C5613483-D, Welding Testing and Certification Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting bids for welding testing and certification services under IFB C5613483-D to support the Correctional Construction Mentorship Program at four CDCR institutions, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public bid opening November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified Small/Micro Businesses, and a separate 5% preference is available to non-small businesses committing at least 25% Small/Micro Business subcontractor participation; the DVBE incentive program also applies with incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels, capped at $500,000.

The contractor must provide guided bend testing and welder qualification testing conforming to ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code standards. Scope includes testing 72 total structural welding plates (36 welders in two positions), 24 welders in 6G pipe welding position, and 36 welders each in puddle welding, side seam welding, and light gauge metal stud welding. The contractor must conduct on-site visits with a Certified Welding Inspector or Certified Associate Welding Inspector between 1 and 12 times for 1 to 6 hours per visit. The contractor must provide welder qualification record forms and certification cards following each testing cycle and dispose of test specimens at no additional cost. Performance occurs at Calipatria State Prison, Centinela State Prison, California Institution for Men, and California Institution for Women between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

The estimated contract value is $100,000 over a term extending January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. Bidders must submit completed rate sheets (Exhibit B-1) with pricing for each testing service and procedure type; estimated quantities range from 24 to 250 procedures depending on service line. All pricing must include labor, travel, per diem, materials, non-consumable supplies, transportation, and equipment. The contractor must hold valid California business licenses and certifications related to welding standards as specified by ANSI, AWS, and Federal, State, and local law. Commercial General Liability insurance of minimum $1 million per occurrence is required. Letters of inquiry are due October 26, 2026.