C5612832-D, Rebid 1 Sewer Cleaning Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5612832-D, Rebid 1, for comprehensive sewer cleaning services at Calipatria State Prison located in Calipatria, CA. The procurement involves jet washing 10,000 linear feet of sewer lines, pumping and cleaning 79 manholes, and servicing one sewer lift station wet well, with all solid waste to be disposed of by the contractor. Bidders must be located within a 100-mile radius of the prison and possess a valid California Contractors State License Board "A" General Engineering, "C-36" Plumbing, or "C-42" Sanitation System Contractor license. The bid is due on July 28, 2025, by 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening on July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract term will run from approval through June 30, 2028, and requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, licenses, and permits for sewer system maintenance. Evaluation criteria include pricing, with a potential invoice payment discount mechanism where contractors offering a discount of at least 1% could gain a competitive advantage.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions, with CDCR requiring a 25% Small Business participation goal and offering preferences for small businesses, disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs), and other certified business types. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, auto liability, and environmental liability policies. The estimated total contract value is approximately $120,000, with services to be performed on an as-needed basis, potentially up to three times during the contract period. Bidders are required to complete a detailed rate sheet, with explicit instructions that failing to indicate a dollar amount for any item will result in bid rejection. The state reserves the right to adjust work quantities as needed, and contractors will be responsible for proper disposal of all sewer/trash waste generated during service performance. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed requirements in the IFB document, particularly the licensing, insurance, and small business participation components.