Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or a DVBE Only** IFPQ Backflow Assembly Replacement in San Joaquin County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ #10A2714) for Backflow Assembly Replacement Services in San Joaquin County, specifically targeting the District 10 Office in Stockton, CA. The procurement involves the comprehensive decommissioning, removal, and legal disposal of one 6" and one 8" existing backflow prevention assembly system, followed by the furnishing, installation, and commissioning of new replacement systems. Contractors must possess a valid C-36 Plumbing Contractor license and be certified by the American Water Works Association. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for December 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM located at 1976 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton. Written questions are due by December 17, 2024, with quote submissions required by January 2, 2025. The estimated award date is January 13, 2025, with project work to commence on January 15, 2025, and completion expected by January 14, 2026. Contractors must obtain necessary permits and approvals from the City of Stockton and California Water Service, and prevailing wages will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The solicitation has a bid ceiling of $461,000, with a requirement for a Payment Bond covering 100% of the contract amount for bids exceeding $25,000. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1M), and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability ($1M). The project involves replacing existing backflow prevention infrastructure at the Caltrans District 10 facility, with no indication of incumbent vendors. Successful bidders will need to integrate new backflow prevention assemblies into the existing water system infrastructure, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations while maintaining continuous water service capabilities.