Chris rowe

This is a non-competitive bid (NCB) contract opportunity posted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for water supply services to the Hilton Fire Station in Sonoma County. CAL FIRE is seeking to continue a longstanding "gentlemen's agreement" with the adjacent property owner, Chris Rowe, to use his well and plumbing as the water source for the fire station, which does not have its own well and is not within the boundaries to be connected to a local water district. The contract period is from January 1, 2016 or upon approval (whichever is later) to June 30, 2017 at a contract amount of $10,250. This NCB exemption from advertising in the California State Contracts Register is allowed under Government Code Section 14825, as CAL FIRE has determined that continuing this existing arrangement with Chris Rowe is the most cost-effective option for providing water to the fire station, rather than having to construct new water infrastructure.

As this is a non-competitive bid, no other vendors will be considered. Chris Rowe is the sole, incumbent contractor for this water supply service. The total contract value is $10,250 for the 18-month period. This opportunity is not designated for any specific business types or set-asides, as it is a sole-source contract with the existing provider due to the unique circumstances related to the Hilton Fire Station's water needs.