C24690011 - Dust Suppressant Application Services at Auburn SRA, Folsom Lake SRA & Marshall Gold Discovery SHP

The California Department of Parks and Recreation Gold Fields District is seeking a contractor to provide dust suppressant application services for three state recreational areas: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA), Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (FLSRA), and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (MGDSHP). The procurement involves supplying and applying six hundred seventy-five (675) tons per service of non-toxic Cargill Magnesium Chloride Dust Off dust suppressant or an equivalent product to roadways and staging areas at these locations. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and transportation to complete the work. The bid documents require detailed submission of pricing, equipment specifications, staffing information, and various certifications including a current business license, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and California Civil Rights Laws certification. Proposals must be electronically submitted to ContractBidReceipt.GoldFields@parks.ca.gov by 10 a.m. on November 22, 2024, with bid opening conducted via a public conference call using the number 1-877-399-7339 and participant code 61796097.

The contract opportunity appears to have provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with specific preference forms included in the bid package. While no explicit set-aside designations were mentioned, the bid documents suggest a preference for businesses that can demonstrate DVBE qualifications. The contract is structured as a potential three-year agreement, with specific work dates to be mutually agreed upon between the contractor and state representatives. No specific incumbent vendor was identified in the documents, and no precise budget range was explicitly stated. The contractor must certify that the services provided are not a loss leader and must include all applicable expenses such as permits and taxes in their bid. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Placer County and includes provisions for comprehensive insurance, licensing, and compliance with state contracting regulations. Interested bidders will need to carefully review the detailed bid documents to ensure full compliance with all requirements and to prepare a competitive proposal.