Design and Fabrication of Butterfly Valves - IFB 10198180

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the manufacturing, testing, and delivery of four (4) 108-inch butterfly valve assemblies for use in the DWR Santa Ana Pipeline located in the State Water Project (SWP). The anticipated term of the agreement is 2 years. Bidders must provide information on a minimum of three similar projects completed within the past 15 years and possess a valid General Engineering Contractor's License Type A. The key bid action dates are as follows: the IFB is available to prospective bidders on April 23, 2024, technical questions are due by May 28, 2024, answers to technical questions will be disseminated by May 31, 2024, and bids are due by June 11, 2024. The bid opening will be held on June 12, 2024, and the anticipated start date of the agreement is August 14, 2024.

The IFB states that the DVBE Participation Program requirements have been waived for this solicitation, but a DVBE incentive will be provided. Small business bidders may also qualify for a 5% preference calculation. The IFB does not specify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor does it provide any information on the budget range for this procurement. The key deliverables for this contract include the manufacturing, testing, and delivery of the four 108-inch butterfly valve assemblies.