IFB No. 127677 Chico Backflow Installation, Chico Armory

The California Military Department is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 127677 for the installation and testing of a new backflow prevention assembly and related components at the Chico Armory located at 2415 Tom Polk Avenue, Chico, California. The procuring agency is the State of California on behalf of Butte County and its component census-designated places. The primary deliverable is the complete installation and testing of a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with CalWater drawing CW-1002R4 and applicable standards, with all work to be completed within 180 calendar days and testing results submitted within 30 calendar days of installation completion. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, bonds, licenses, insurance, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees necessary for project completion. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with attendance required and failure to attend potentially resulting in bid disqualification; prospective bidders must arrive at least 15 minutes early and remain for the entire duration. The Request for Information (RFI) submission deadline is May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the bid submission deadline is May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the public bid opening will occur on May 21, 2026, at 2:15 PM. Bidders must possess a current California C-36 Plumbing Contractor license, be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations, and the prime contractor must perform work equivalent to at least 20 percent of the total contract amount. The contract includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor following final acceptance, and the contract period extends 365 days from final acceptance to accommodate warranty enforcement.

The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements and includes set-aside considerations for small business participation, with the California Military Department committed to meeting the State's 25 percent Small Business participation goal. The DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) Incentive Program applies with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000. A bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid amount is required if the proposed bid exceeds $24,999.99, with payment and performance bonds also required at 100 percent of the contract price for public works expenditures exceeding $24,999.99. All bids must comply with California Civil Rights Laws certifications for bids of $100,000 or more, the Buy American Act, the Darfur Contracting Act, the Iran Contracting Act, and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the available documents, though the bid bond threshold of $24,999.99 and bond requirements at 100 percent suggest the project scope extends beyond this amount. Bid submissions must be submitted electronically to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with the subject line referencing IFB No. 127677 and the contractor's business name, with the contracting analyst copied as a recipient.