IFB Wastewater Monitoring and Reporting in Del Norte County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for wastewater monitoring and reporting services at the Collier Tunnel Safety Roadside Rest Area in Del Norte County, California. The contractor shall provide comprehensive monitoring and reporting services over a three-year period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, including 36 monthly site visits with measurements and recordings, 12 quarterly monitoring reports submitted to the Regional Water Board and Caltrans, 3 annual reports, and 156 weekly leech field observations and inspections. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, travel permits, and incidentals necessary to execute these services are the contractor's responsibility. Bidders must possess either a valid Water Treatment Operator Certification Grade T-1 or greater from the State Water Resources Control Board or a Geologist License from the Department of Consumer Affairs, and must maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. Services will be provided during business hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., written questions must be submitted by June 1, 2026, bids are due June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and the estimated award date is June 11, 2026. Prevailing wage rates apply under California's public works requirements for Del Norte County.

This procurement includes a five percent (5%) Small Business or Micro Business preference with a maximum preference cap of $50,000, and a five percent (5%) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive for verified DVBE participation at 100%. The contractor must submit itemized invoices monthly in triplicate in arrears and provide a Certificate of Insurance within 10 working days of award notification. Certified payroll records must accompany each invoice submission. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement. Caltrans reserves the right to terminate the agreement for any reason upon 30 days written notice, or immediately for good cause or default, with the contractor potentially liable for the difference between the bid price and actual performance costs incurred by another contractor. While a specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, bidders should anticipate costs associated with prevailing wage compliance and the comprehensive monitoring requirements outlined over the three-year contract period.