FPCM-VSP-ARSENIC_REMOVAL-RS

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The State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement and installation of portable water treatment systems to reduce arsenic, manganese, and iron at the Valley State Prison (VSP) and Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, California. The solicitation requires bidders to provide all labor, equipment, and materials for a turnkey arsenic treatment process consisting of two pressure vessels/treatment skids at VSP and one at CCWF. The systems must have a minimum flow rate of 360 gallons per minute and be capable of treating up to 500 gallons per minute from alternating pumps. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on April 9, 2024, and there is a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for March 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM for VSP and 11:00 AM for CCWF. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis.

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The IFB outlines specific requirements for bid submissions, including the provision of product information, material lists, and manufacturer warranties. The State will apply a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive based on the level of confirmed DVBE participation. Bidders claiming small business or non-small business subcontractor preferences must submit the required documentation. The total contract amount is not disclosed, but the State reserves the right to increase the purchase order by up to 20% prior to final delivery. The contract opportunity covers the jurisdictions of Madera County and the City of Chico.