Metal Parts Washers

The Long Beach Water Department is requesting quotes for the rental, delivery, and bi-monthly maintenance of three metal parts washers, with quotes due November 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. A valid California contractor's license and current Long Beach business license are required upon contract award.

Bidders must have been in business providing parts washing services for at least three years and must demonstrate capability to provide technically competent personnel. Non-authorized distributors or dealers must submit a manufacturer's letter of certification guaranteeing warranty coverage. All pricing must be held firm for the one-year contract term with no rate increases permitted, and all costs for rental, delivery, and bi-monthly maintenance must be included in the quote.

The scope specifies one metal parts washer with a working washing area of approximately 36 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 11 inches high, and two metal parts washers with working washing areas of approximately 33 inches long, 22 inches wide, and 8 inches high. All three units must include a pump, cleaning brush, SCAQMD-approved cleaning solution, and metal construction, with a maximum voltage of 110 volts. One unit delivers to the Treatment Plant (2950 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806) and two units to the Operations Service Center (1731 East 33rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90807), with delivery required within 48 hours of contract receipt during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

Bi-monthly maintenance, performed on the first work day of each month, must include cleaning, inspection, solution removal and replenishment, routine maintenance, damage inspection and repair, and filter replacement. Emergency repair services must be responded to within two business days and are billed separately. Liquated damages are $50 per calendar day for failure to meet delivery or maintenance schedules. Contractor personnel must wear identification and LBWD visitor badges at all times.

Bidders must carry comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $500,000, and workers' compensation insurance naming the Board of Water Commissioners as additional insured. California prevailing wage requirements apply. The contract term is one year with no guarantee of minimum orders or usage quantities. LBWD reserves the right to award a single contract or separate contracts and to modify quantities based on actual needs. Quotes submit to Armando.Arzate@lbwater.org.