Metal Parts Washing Service

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting quotations for rental, delivery, and bi-monthly maintenance of five metal parts washers across three department locations, with quotations due August 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. under RFQ UD-25-274. A local-vendor preference applies: Long Beach-based businesses meeting local preference criteria receive a ten percent bid price reduction for award determination purposes, not to exceed $50,000.

Three washers must have a working area of 36 inches long by 20 inches wide by 11 inches high; two washers must have a working area of 33 inches long by 22 inches wide by 8 inches high. All units must be metal-constructed, equipped with pumps, heaters, cleaning brushes, work lights, and SCAQMD-approved cleaning solutions, and operate at a maximum of 110 volts. Two washers are sited at the Operations Service Center (Sewer and Garage), one at the Treatment Plant, and two at the Gas Facility. Delivery must occur within 48 hours of purchase order receipt. Maintenance services are performed Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and include solution removal and disposal, machine cleaning, routine inspections, damage assessment, filter replacement, and service documentation.

The contract term is one year with two optional one-year extensions by mutual agreement. Bidders must submit unit pricing for monthly rental of each washer type, bi-monthly maintenance services, and an hourly rate for on-site emergency repairs. Award is based on unit prices and percentage discounts while meeting all specifications. Contractors must hold a valid California contractor's license and a Long Beach business license prior to contract execution, carry comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability coverage of $500,000, and demonstrate three years of prior experience providing such services with ability to respond to emergency service calls within three business days. Questions are due August 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with answers posted by August 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Addendum 1 was issued August 12, 2025, clarifying that the washers are standard metal parts washers, not coin-operated equipment, and revised the bid due date to August 25, 2025. Quotations must remain valid for 90 days.