IFB 10216376 - Protective Coatings Services

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting bids on protective coatings services at State Water Project facilities in Southern California under IFB 10216376, with sealed bids due August 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 27 at 9:00 AM in Bakersfield. DVBE participation of at least 3.0% is required, and the contractor must maintain headquarters and shop locations in California counties south of and including Monterey, Fresno, and Mono Counties.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing protective coatings, surface preparation, finish coatings application (both hazardous and non-hazardous materials), weld repair of corrosion damage, and Weko-seal installation at pumping and generating facilities and water conveyance systems. Work locations include the San Joaquin Field Division in Bakersfield, Southern Field Division in Pearblossom, and occasional work at Oroville, Delta, and San Luis Field Divisions. The contractor must hold a C-33 Painting and Decorating License, AMPP/SSPC QP-1 and QP-2 certifications, and a Hazardous Materials Transportation License with DOT registration. A Certified Industrial Hygienist must be on staff or identified as a subcontractor. Bidders must submit three relevant references from the past five years and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Pricing is based on hourly labor rates for Project Manager, Supervisor/Foreman, Painter, Safety Engineer, Coating Inspector, and specialized rescue personnel, with annual escalations using the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Cost Index. Subcontracted labor, equipment, and materials are invoiced at cost plus 10 percent; equipment rentals at original rental cost plus 10 percent. A 10 percent Bidder's Bond is required at submission; 100 percent Performance and Payment Bonds are required upon award. The contract begins in September 2026 for an initial three-year term with options to renew for three additional one-year terms. No work-volume guarantee is provided. Sealed bids must include both hardcopy and electronic copies on USB drive in the same envelope; bid opening occurs August 5 at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.