C23690021 - Dust Suppressant Application Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Gold Fields District is seeking bids for Dust Suppressant Application Services at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (PCSVRA). The selected contractor will be required to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and transportation necessary to supply and apply 200 tons per service of non-toxic Cargill Magnesium Chloride "Dust Off" dust suppressant or an equivalent to the roadways and staging areas of PCSVRA annually during the months of May, July, or August. The contractor must be able to coordinate with the State's representatives to determine specific work dates. Bids are due by 10 a.m. on April 12, 2024 and will be opened publicly over a conference call. The contract term is from May 15, 2024 or upon DPR approval, whichever is later, and terminates on May 14, 2027 or three years from DPR approval, whichever is later.

This procurement includes a 5% Small Business (SB) preference and waives the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, though the DVBE incentive still applies. The estimated contract value is $135,000. Prospective bidders must inspect the sites before submitting a bid and are responsible for all costs associated with bid preparation. The State reserves the right to waive immaterial defects and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.