IFB 3CA07448 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Project

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 3CA07448 for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Project located at the Pilot Rock Fire Center in Hesperia, California. The procurement involves replacing an existing 20,000 Gallons Per Day (GPD) extended aeration sludge package plant with a pre-engineered package membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment system. Contractors must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, transportation, and fees for the comprehensive project, which includes system design, demolition, site preparation, procurement, installation, SCADA integration, testing, commissioning, and training. Bidders are required to hold an A - General Engineering license and maintain current Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with electronic bid submissions due by June 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., and a virtual bid opening on June 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

The contract, which will run from June 30, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension, has no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal but encourages DVBE participation and potential DVBE incentives. The state has established a 25% Small Business participation goal, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder with a 15% contingency added to the total bid. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including prevailing wage requirements, organic waste recycling mandates, and provisions related to economic sanctions and civil rights laws. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include San Diego County, San Bernardino County, El Paso De Robles City, and San Bernardino City, indicating a regional scope for this wastewater treatment plant replacement initiative.