C5612908-D Temporary Relief of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number C5612908-D for Temporary Relief of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Services across multiple correctional institutions in California. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide skilled wastewater treatment plant operators at various grade levels (I-IV) for shift and chief plant operator positions across 15 different correctional facilities. Contractors must provide operators who possess a minimum certification of one grade below the rated grade of the wastewater treatment plant, with emergency call-out services compensated at 50% above the standard hourly rate. The contract requires comprehensive operator services including labor, travel, per diem, materials, transportation, tools, equipment, permits, and licenses at no additional cost to the state. Key submission dates include electronic bid proposals due by May 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated service commencement date is July 1, 2025, with a contract end date of May 31, 2028.

The solicitation includes significant provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, with the state seeking to meet a 25% small business participation goal. A five percent (5%) preference is available for small/micro businesses, with a maximum preference of $50,000, and a DVBE incentive program that provides an additional 1-5% incentive based on DVBE participation levels. Bidders must be certified by the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Certification Services (OSDS) to qualify for certain preferences. The total estimated budget for the agreement is $5,400,000.00, with flexibility for the state to increase or decrease service frequencies without penalty. The contract covers jurisdictions including Kern County and spans multiple California correctional facilities, offering a comprehensive approach to temporary wastewater treatment plant operator services. Contractors will be compensated according to the rate sheet provided in Exhibit B-1, with detailed pricing for different regions and operator grades. The state reserves the right to evaluate and select contractors based on compliance with bid specifications, small business participation, and overall value proposition.