IFB # 10206502 - Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT).

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10206502 for Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT) services at various State Water Project Facilities throughout California. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform geotechnical testing using specialized CPT equipment, with a base contract period of two years and two potential one-year extension options. During the base period, the contract requires 25,000 linear feet of testing for bid item 2a and 2,000 linear feet for bid item 2b, with proportionally reduced quantities in extension years. Key deliverables include standard testing services, rig mobilization/demobilization, and potential special equipment utilization. Technical questions were due by January 8, 2025, with answers provided by January 10, 2025. Bids must be submitted by January 29, 2025, at 11:00am, with a bid opening via Microsoft Teams at 1:00pm the same day, and an anticipated contract start in February 2025. The solicitation includes detailed bid sheets specifying requirements for standard testing hours, overtime rates, and provisions for special equipment and miscellaneous materials.

The contract mandates Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, indicating a set-aside or preference for qualifying businesses. Prevailing wage requirements are specified on page 115 of the IFB, which will impact labor costs for the selected contractor. The procurement includes specific line items for CPT rig mobilization (250 hours), standard testing services (650 hours), and overtime rates (160 hours) for the base period, with reduced quantities for extension years. Bidders must complete all line items on the revised bid sheets, with zero-dollar bids interpreted as no-cost services. The contract allows for up to $100,000 in special equipment (with a 10% markup cap) and up to $50,000 in miscellaneous materials/supplies (also with a 10% markup cap) during the base period, with reduced amounts in extension years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bidding structure and testing requirements suggest a significant contract value. Prospective bidders seeking information about previous contract awards must submit a Public Records Request through the DWR web portal.