IFB CSC 26-214

The California Science Center is requesting bids on diesel underground storage tank repair, maintenance, and testing services for two tanks (10,000 gallons and 8,000 gallons) at its Exposition Park facility in Los Angeles under IFB CSC 26-214, with sealed bids due June 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. A 5% preference for certified Small Business or Microbusiness bidders applies, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise bidders are eligible for incentives ranging from 1 to 5% based on participation level.

Bidders must hold a California Class A General Engineering Contractor License and HAZ Hazardous Substance Removal Certification from the California State License Board and must demonstrate three years of experience providing similar services, validated by at least two references. Required services include designated operator inspections every 28 days; annual inspections (up to four hours); annual monitoring system testing and certification; annual spill bucket tests; annual line leak detector tests; annual CERS reporting to the City of Los Angeles Fire Department; employee training (up to four hours for four employees); overfill prevention inspection every three years; and technician repair time (up to 33 hours annually). The contract includes a not-to-exceed allowance of $5,000 per fiscal year for repair parts.

The contract term runs from July 15, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with work performed Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. Evaluation is on a lowest-cost basis. Bidders must submit minimum general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers compensation with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000, with the State of California named as additional insured. Written questions are due June 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with responses released by June 12 at 5:00 p.m. An optional pre-bid conference and walkthrough can be scheduled with Erica Guzman at (213) 744-2261 or eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov.