High Mobility Grout Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10114806 for High Mobility Grout Services, seeking a contractor to provide up to two fully equipped drill rigs and a grout plant for statewide grouting operations. The solicitation requires contractors to staff the equipment with experienced personnel, specifically Journeyman Drillers with a minimum of 5 years experience and Grouting Foremen with a minimum of 10 years experience. Contractors must possess a valid Class A License (General Engineering Contractor) from the California State Contractors License Board. The contract will cover seven bid items including mobilization, regular and overtime drilling/grouting hours, disposal services, special equipment, and grouting materials/supplies. Key procurement dates include technical questions due by April 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, with responses provided by April 15, 2016, and bid submissions due by April 22, 2016 at 10:00 am, with bid opening at 11:00 am the same day. The anticipated contract term is two years, with work expected to commence in June 2016. Bidders must submit a Bidder's Bond equal to 10% of the bid amount, and the contract will include a 10% payment retention requirement.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, featuring a Small Business Preference of 5% and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal of 3%. A DVBE incentive of 3-5% will be applied based on participation levels, providing potential advantages for qualifying businesses. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation, and pollution/environmental liability. The contract requires contractors to maintain their Class A License throughout the contract period and includes provisions for emergency work services. Bonding requirements will remain in place for all contract work, as confirmed in Addendum 2, which addressed a contractor's inquiry about potential bond waivers. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract's scope suggests a significant investment in grouting services across California, with potential for substantial work based on the emergency and statewide nature of the services.