Floating Restrooms

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is conducting a one-time acquisition on behalf of the California State Department of Parks and Recreation for eleven (11) floating restrooms. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB #BU 3790-0000001707) with specific technical specifications detailed in document 1910-3570 and accompanying drawings. The floating restrooms must be designed for deployment across various California lakes and reservoirs, including Lake Otay, Lake Hodges, Lake Piru, Don Pedro Reservoir, Lake Casitas, and Bullard's Bar. Each restroom must include advanced features such as solar power, sewage holding tanks, and non-potable water systems, meeting rigorous construction and fabrication standards. The bid will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key dates include a question submission deadline of May 24, 2016, and a bid submission deadline of May 31, 2016, at 2:00 PM. The state reserves the right to adjust quantities by up to 25% and purchase additional units at the awarded price within 365 days of the purchase order award.

The procurement includes specific requirements for small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives. Bidders must provide a one-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship, with warranty coverage beginning from the acceptance date. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid is structured to encourage participation from small businesses and DVBEs. The procurement process is being conducted under the Alternative Protest Process per Public Contract Code 12125. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves eleven custom-designed floating restrooms with complex technical requirements, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The comprehensive specifications and technical requirements indicate that qualified marine construction or specialized restroom manufacturing firms with experience in creating robust, environmentally adaptable infrastructure would be best positioned to successfully respond to this solicitation.