IFB C5612487-D Underground Utility Locating

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Underground Utility Locating Services at the Inmate Ward Labor (IWL) Program locations of the California Medical Facility and California State Prison, Solano. The contract term is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, and the contractor will be compensated based on the hourly service rates specified in the Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1). Bidders must provide rates for the requested services, which include all labor, equipment, materials, and other expenses necessary to provide the services. The IFB includes a Small Business Preference Program and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive that will be applied during the bid evaluation process. The state's estimated value for this agreement is $225,000, and the bid submission deadline is November 5, 2024, with a public bid opening scheduled for November 7, 2024.

The IFB includes requirements related to Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions, as well as disclosure and reporting requirements for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology. The contract opportunity is limited to the jurisdiction of Trinity County, California, and there are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. Bidders may offer a discount of at least 1% or $50 for invoices paid within 30 days of receipt, which may be used to break a tie bid. The state reserves the right to increase or omit portions of the work as needed, and the actual amount of work may differ from the estimated 600 hours provided.