IFB Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Services in Sacramento and Yolo County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #03A3852) for Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Services covering Sacramento and Yolo County, specifically targeting water chlorinator systems at the Elkhorn and Dunnigan Safety Roadside Rest Areas (SRRAs). The procurement requires a contractor to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals to service, maintain, and monitor water systems in compliance with California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) regulations. Key service requirements include weekly visits, monthly inspections, and 24/7 urgent on-call services with a maximum 4-hour response time. Bidders must possess specific professional certifications, including a valid Treatment Operator-Grade T1 and Distributor Operator-Grade D2 certificates issued by SWRCB, and current Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) Certification for Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services. Written questions are due by December 3, 2024, with bid submissions required by December 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST, and bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM PST the same day. The estimated contract term spans January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

While no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required, a DVBE incentive of 5% is available, and a Small Business preference of 5% applies to certified Small/Micro Businesses. Prevailing wages will be applicable if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. The bid includes six line items covering monthly and weekly inspections at both locations, along with hourly rates for urgent on-call services during and outside normal business hours. Bidders must also be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements and multi-year contract suggest a significant operational investment. Potential respondents should carefully review the solicitation package, which can be accessed through an accessibility request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or by calling (916) 654-2852 for an accessible version of the documentation.