IFB 10201662 - Application of AquaLastic to Concrete Raceways

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Application of AquaLastic, a polyuria elastomeric coating, to two concrete raceways located at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Butte County. The contractor will be required to provide labor, equipment, material, tools, transportation, and travel necessary to complete the work, which includes abrasive blasting, installation of the AquaLastic lining system, and a two-year warranty against improper application. The anticipated term of the agreement is three years, with a targeted start date of April 1, 2025. Bidders must submit their proposals by December 3, 2024, and the bid opening will be held on December 11, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after consideration of applicable preferences.

The IFB includes Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements. Bidders must comply with the DVBE program and may receive an incentive for DVBE subcontractor utilization. The contract is also subject to prevailing wage requirements, and the contractor must be a registered DIR contractor. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the IFB does not provide any specific award value or budget range information.