C5613339-D, Sewer Line and Storm Drain System Cleaning Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is requesting bids on sewer line and storm drain system cleaning and repair services at California State Prison Solano in Vacaville under IFB C5613339-D, with bids due July 31, 2026, and a public bid opening on August 3. A 25% Small Business participation requirement applies under Government Code 14838, along with a 5% preference available to certified Small/Micro Businesses; non-small businesses may claim a 5% preference with 25% SB/MB subcontractor participation. A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal applies with incentive adjustments of 1–5% based on participation levels.

The scope includes high-pressure cleaning and hydro-vacuum flushing of approximately 3,200 lineal feet of sewer lines and 3,000 lineal feet of storm drains; cleaning of culverts and drain intercepters; and video camera inspection of all systems. Estimated hours are 130 for sewer cleaning, 70 for storm drain cleaning, 130 for culvert cleaning, and 70 for video examination during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday), plus 70 emergency hours for sewer cleaning, 40 for storm drain cleaning, 40 for culvert cleaning, 40 for video examination, and 176 hours for repairs. Bidders must submit hourly rates on the provided Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1) covering labor, materials, equipment, permits, licenses, travel, per diem, and waste hauling. The estimated parts budget for the contract term is $100,000. Bidders may offer a minimum 1% discount on invoices paid within 30 days; tied bids will be resolved by highest discount offered. The contract term runs from the anticipated commencement date through June 30, 2029.

Contractors must hold a valid California C-42 Sanitation System License, C-36 Plumbing License, or A General Engineering License with appropriate subcontractors; maintain a current DMV Commercial Driver's License and Motor Carrier Permit if applicable; and employ a minimum of two trained service technicians with factory training or three years of comparable equipment experience. An optional bidders' walk-through is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Letters of inquiry are due July 27, 2026. Failure to submit dollar amounts for all line items or submission of zero-dollar amounts will result in bid rejection.