March ARB Annual Backflow Testing and Certification, March Air Reserve Base (ARB)

The California Military Department is requesting bids on annual backflow testing and certification services for 33 devices at March Air Reserve Base (ARB) in Riverside County under a three-year contract, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM (PST). A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified California SBs; non-SB bidders may qualify for a 5% non-small-business preference by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs. The DVBE Incentive Program applies with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000.

Bidders must hold a current California business license and a valid C-36 Plumbing Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board, plus Department of Industrial Relations registration. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, bonds, licenses, insurance, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to inspect, test, and certify the backflow devices once annually during normal business hours (6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday) at 5237 Air Guard Way, Suite 23, Building 2276. All work must be completed within 1,095 calendar days. A bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount is required if the bid exceeds $24,999.99; payment and performance bonds at 100% of contract price are required for public works expenditures exceeding $24,999.99 (Standard Form 807 for payment bonds). The contractor must maintain the C-36 license throughout performance and comply with California Code of Regulations Title 17, Section 7585 and Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 6.

An optional pre-bid job walk is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the March ARB Visitor Control Center (arrive 30 minutes early and comply with federal facility access requirements including background checks and acceptable identification). The Request for Information deadline is October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PST). Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder; tied bids will be resolved by coin toss. Bid documents must be submitted electronically as a single PDF to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with Joy Lubic copied at Joy.Lubic@cmd.ca.gov. The public bid opening will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on November 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM (PST).