IFB No 134215 Backflow Prevention Assembly Replacement & Repairs
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000040819
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Robert Hawkins robert.hawkins@cmd.ca.gov (916) 854-3141
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Military Department is soliciting bids under IFB No. 134215 to repair and certify three backflow prevention assemblies at two Fresno facilities, with questions due November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and bids due December 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST. The solicitation carries a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal of 5%, with a DVBE Incentive Program offering up to 5% discount on evaluated bids based on verified DVBE participation levels. A Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) 5% preference is available to certified firms, or to non-SB bidders that subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs.
The prime contractor must hold a valid California CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license and maintain Department of Industrial Relations registration. Scope covers complete replacement of one 6-inch backflow assembly at 5140 E Dakota Avenue and repair and rebuild of two smaller assemblies at 5575 E Airways Boulevard, all in Fresno. The contractor furnishes all materials, labor, bonds, permits, equipment, transportation, and fees, and must finish within 30 calendar days of a Notice to Proceed. The contractor must self-perform at least 20% of the total work, and completed work carries a one-year warranty.
Bid bonds of at least 10% of the bid amount are required for bids exceeding $24,999.99. Payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required before work begins. Prices are fixed after submission, and the award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The source does not state an estimated contract value.
Bids are submitted by email to PWC@cmd.ca.gov, with the subject line including IFB No. 134215, the title, and the contractor's business name, and copying the Contracting Administrator. Questions go to Robert Hawkins at Robert.Hawkins@cmd.ca.gov, and addenda will issue before the bid deadline. A site visit is optional and available by appointment only through CPT Max Montellano at Max.Montellano@cmd.ca.gov. The public bid opening is held virtually via Microsoft Teams at 2:15 PM PST on December 2, 2026.
Opportunity text
The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, bonds, licenses, insurance, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to repair and certify three backflow devices that failed annual certification required by the City of Fresno. All work shall be in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements of this Invitation for Bid (IFB). Bid submissions shall be emailed to PWC@cmd.ca.gov and shall include the Contracting Administrator listed in this IFB as a copied recipient. Subject line must include the IFB No. 134215, Backflow Prevention Assembly Replacement and Repairs and Contractor Business Name. Bidders are not required to visit the worksite. Bidders are responsible for satisfying themselves as to the local conditions, to accurately measure area and ensure the actual area of work for the preparation of their bid. Contractors bidding without visiting the worksite do so at their own risk. Bidders can schedule a worksite visit by contacting CPT Max Montellano at Max.Montellano@cmd.ca.gov In fairness to all bidders in the competitive process, contractors shall not have the opportunity to adjust their price after proposal submission. Contractors must account for cost fluctuation and material logistics in the market when bidding. Request for Information (RFI) Period The prime contractor MUST possess a type C-36 - Plumbing Contractor license. All questions regarding this IFB MUST be submitted to Robert Hawkins at Robert.Hawkins@cmd.ca.gov no later than 5:00 PM on 11/18/2026. Email subject lines must reference IFB No. 134215. If an addendum is necessary, it will be issued prior to the Bid Submission Deadline. The bid opening will be held on 12/2/2026 at 2:15 PM. Backflow Prevention Assembly Replacement and Repairs SITE VISIT: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Q & A END: 11/18/2026 at 5:00 PM BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12/2/2026 at 2:00 PM BID OPENING: 12/2/2026 at 2:15 PM
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| IFB_No_134215.pdf |
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