IFB Stormwater Pump Services, Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Stormwater Pump Services in Orange County, soliciting bids for contract number 12A2313. The procurement covers comprehensive pump maintenance services across 13 locations within Caltrans District 12, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and services to test, remove, repair, re-install, and re-test storm drain water pumps, submersible pumps, and related components. Contractors must possess a Class A-General Engineering or Class 10-Electrical license, with a Limited Specialty C-61 with D21 Machinery and Pumps Contractor license. The contract is scheduled to commence on February 1, 2026, and expire on January 31, 2028, with work performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. The bid due date is set for September 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and a proposed award date of October 7, 2025. Key evaluation criteria will likely include licensing credentials, technical capabilities, and compliance with specified technical requirements for pump maintenance and repair.

The solicitation includes specific provisions to encourage small business participation, with a 25% small business participation goal and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. Contractors will be reimbursed for materials, supplies, and parts with a 3% markup on total expenditures, and prevailing wage rates will apply for work exceeding $15,000. The total bid proposal is capped at $461,000, with specific hourly rates established for field work, shop work, electrical operating systems, and pump plant structure repairs. Bidders must comply with various state labor and contracting regulations, including provisions for small and disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions within Orange County, including Orange County, Orange Blossom CDP, Orange City, Orange Cove City, and Orangevale CDP, indicating a comprehensive regional approach to stormwater pump maintenance and service.