C24554016 Sewer Maintenance Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Oceano Dunes District, is soliciting bids for comprehensive sewer maintenance services in San Luis Obispo County through Invitation for Bid (IFB) C24554016. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for maintaining multiple lift stations, RV dump stations, sand separators, and water clarifiers. Bidders must possess a California A, C-36, or C-42 contracting license and demonstrate significant experience with sewage lift stations, motor control centers, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanics, wet wells, sewage grinders, pumps, and motors. The contract term will span 36 months from April 2025 through March 2028, with a project estimate of $150,000. Key procurement dates include a February 5, 2025 deadline for questions, with answers provided by February 7, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of February 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion, and contractors are permitted to request site access and job walks to inspect project locations.

While the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived, a DVBE incentive program remains in effect. A 5% small business preference is available for certified small businesses or non-certified businesses that subcontract at least 25% to certified small businesses. Successful bidders must provide payment and performance bonds and maintain liability insurance coverage. Prevailing wages will apply according to Labor Code 1773.2. The contract requires comprehensive maintenance services that ensure the operational integrity of sewer infrastructure across various facilities in the Oceano Dunes District. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the procurement documents. Potential bidders should note that the district does not have pre-existing pictures or as-built drawings available, emphasizing the importance of potential site visits to fully understand the project scope and requirements.