IFB No. 127365 "As-Needed" Plumbing Services

The California Employment Development Department is requesting sealed bids for as-needed plumbing services at its Oakland facility (1225 4th Avenue) under IFB No. 127365, with bids due July 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT. The contract runs August 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.

A five percent preference applies to bidders holding Small Business/Microbusiness (SB/MB) or Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (SB/NVSA) certification, or to non-small businesses committing to 25 percent California certified small business subcontractor participation. A DVBE incentive is available but not required, and the DVBE participation requirement is waived.

Scope encompasses as-needed plumbing services for the single Oakland facility. Bidders must submit a total hourly rate for all labor, travel costs (time, mileage, and per diem), and overhead, with overtime capped at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Material costs may be reimbursed at cost plus up to 10 percent contractor markup upon receipt submission. The contractor must carry general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation and employers liability insurance of at least $1 million, and automobile liability insurance of at least $1 million per accident.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Questions are due July 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT, with responses by July 6 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Public bid opening is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento. Award notification is anticipated for the week of July 13, 2026. Site inspection is available by contacting Jovanni Gracida at (916) 296-0697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Successful bidders must complete standard state forms including STD. 213 Standard Agreement and provide proof of California business registration and tax compliance.