IFB C5611982-D Concrete Pumping Services

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for a Master Agreement to provide Concrete Pumping Services on an as-needed basis for the CDCR's Inmate/Ward Labor Program at various institutions and facilities throughout the state. The Contractor will be responsible for providing concrete pumping equipment, an operator, and all necessary labor, materials, and transportation to perform the services, which must be completed within 48 hours of notification. The term of the agreement(s) will be from the date of approval through June 30, 2027, with a total estimated contract value of $18,900,000. Bids are due by May 15, 2024, and a public bid opening will be held on May 16, 2024.

The IFB encourages participation from small, micro, and disabled veteran-owned businesses, and includes provisions for small business and DVBE preferences. Contractors may bid on one or more of the 21 different groups of CDCR institutions, with the estimated funding amounts ranging from $85,000 to $3,250,000 per group. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of participating locations throughout the term of the agreement(s) and to augment the contract amount by 25-100% of the total bid. Bidders are also encouraged to offer a minimum 1% discount for invoices paid within 30 days, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder with the highest discount.