IFB 25C246009 south lake tahoe quarterly grease interceptor maintenance services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting competitive bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) 25C246009 for quarterly grease interceptor maintenance services at the South Lake Tahoe Area Office located at 2063 Hopi Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150. The primary services required include complete removal of grease, oil, and sand from the grease interceptor, photography and documentation of any plumbing deficiencies, and performance of comprehensive maintenance every ninety days throughout the contract term. Bidders must possess a valid C-36 Plumbing License and maintain current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations as required for public works projects, and all services are subject to prevailing wage requirements. A mandatory walk-through inspection is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PST with required sign-in for all prospective bidders; written questions must be submitted by March 16, 2026, and bids are due March 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST. The anticipated contract start date is April 1, 2026, or upon approval, whichever is later, with the contract term subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. The CHP intends to award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid, with evaluation based on bid price and adherence to all specified service requirements outlined in Exhibit A of the Scope of Work.

The DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation; however, bidders may claim DVBE incentive if applicable, and small business preferences and non-small business subcontractor preferences of up to five percent are available under specified conditions. Bidders must provide proof of liability insurance meeting comprehensive requirements, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Pollution Liability of $1,000,000 per incident with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The maximum contract amount shall not exceed $7,200.00, with payment made quarterly in arrears at a rate of TBD per service call, representing a four-call annual contract cycle for quarterly maintenance services. The contract is open to all eligible firms and individuals that meet the stated qualification requirements, with no current incumbent vendor identified in the solicitation materials. The CHP reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the IFB if deemed in the best interest of the state.