C5612598-D, Rebid 1 Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank System

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5612598-D, Rebid 1, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, Repair, and Certification Services across multiple state prison facilities. The solicitation covers eight facility groups, with bidders permitted to submit proposals for one or more groups, including locations such as Avenal State Prison, High Desert State Prison, and California Health Care Facility. Contractors must possess specific technical qualifications, including a California Contractors State License Board license with Hazardous Substance Removal certification and various International Code Council (ICC) certifications for storage tank system operations. Key deliverables include scheduled services like UST operator visual inspections, monitoring system certifications, secondary containment testing, and overfill prevention equipment inspections. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of May 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM, a public bid opening on May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and an anticipated contract commencement on July 1, 2025, with a contract term ending April 30, 2028.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with a DVBE bid incentive ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. Contractors can receive a competitive advantage by offering a discount of at least 1% for invoices paid within 30 days, with a potential tie-breaker coin toss if discounts are equal. The estimated contract value varies significantly by group, ranging from $5,000 to $300,000, with total estimated parts and permits included in the pricing structure. The contract allows for task order-based repairs and includes provisions for parts replacement, with a maximum 15% markup on parts. CDCR reserves substantial contractual flexibility, including the right to increase or decrease participating locations and augment the agreement dollar amount by 25-100% of the total bid amount. The rate sheet specifies that pricing must include all labor, transportation, materials, permits, and associated expenses, with zero dollar amounts interpreted as no-cost services. Contractors should note that while specific quantities are estimated, the state maintains the discretion to adjust service volumes as operationally required.