Brine Pond Sampling and Monitoring Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking bids for Brine Pond Sampling and Monitoring Services at the Deuel Vocational Institution located in Tracy, San Joaquin County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive environmental monitoring services, specifically requiring quarterly sampling of four surface impoundments, three groundwater monitoring wells, and eight leak detection sumps. Contractors must have proper certifications from the California Department of Public Health Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program and maintain current business licenses. The services include collecting environmental samples, preparing and submitting semi-annual and annual monitoring reports, and uploading results and monitoring data to Geotracker. The bid was due on May 19, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 2:15 PM the same day, and the contract term is set from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all bid requirements, with evaluation potentially considering factors such as bid pricing and discount percentages.

The solicitation includes a Small Business preference program offering a 5% bid preference up to $50,000, though the contract is exempt from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements. A DVBE incentive program is available, offering bid preferences ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the rate sheet indicates estimated quantities for services, with the state reserving the right to modify work as needed. Travel expenses are included in the proposed rates, and the state offers a discount program for invoices paid within 30 days, requiring at least a 1% discount with a minimum of $50.00. No maximum contract value is specified in the documentation. Bidders are required to complete a rate sheet with dollar amounts for each service, with zero-dollar amounts indicating services to be provided at no cost to the state. In the event of tied bids, the highest discount percentage may be used as a determining factor for award.