Certified SB, including MB, SB-PW, or DVBE Only** or **Certified DVBE Only** IFB No. 126802 Backflow Installation, Seaside National Guard Armory

The State of California, through the Monterey County jurisdiction, is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 126802 for backflow prevention installation services at the Seaside National Guard Armory located at 140 Col Durham Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. The procurement requires the installation of two new reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies (RPBAs), with the prime contractor responsible for providing all materials, labor, bonds, licenses, insurance, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees necessary to complete the work. The prime contractor must possess a California type C-36 Plumbing Contractor license and must attend a mandatory pre-bid job walk scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with arrival required at least 15 minutes early and attendance mandatory for the entire duration or risk disqualification. The Q&A submission period ends on March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with all questions directed to Nicole Jackson at Nicole.Jackson@cmd.ca.gov; the bid submission deadline is March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM via email to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with the subject line including IFB No. 126802, project description, and contractor business name; and bid opening is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 2:15 PM. All bid submissions must include the Contracting Analyst as a copied recipient, and prospective bidders may contact Nicole Jackson or CPT Sawtelle at (714)631-2063 or Brandy Llamas at (925)351-9716 for directions and site assistance.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively restricted to Certified Small Businesses (including Minority Businesses, Small Business-Public Works, or Disabled Veteran Businesses) or Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) only, with no other entity types eligible to submit bids. The contract opportunity does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements beyond standard backflow prevention assembly installation specifications. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, prospective bidders should note that the scope is limited to two RPBA installations, which typically represents a moderate-value plumbing project. The restriction to certified small and disadvantaged business enterprises indicates the State of California's commitment to supporting minority and veteran-owned contracting firms in this procurement. Interested contractors should ensure certification documentation is current and readily available prior to bid submission, as this certification status is a mandatory eligibility requirement for participation.