P1540027 Annual Fuel Tank Maintenance

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified contractors to perform mandatory annual above-ground gasoline Convault tank leak decay testing (Type TP-201.3B, AST Leak Decay) at the Los Banos Wildlife Area located at 18110 W. Henry Miller Ave., Los Banos, CA 93635. This Request for Quote (RFQ #P1540027) requires on-call, as-needed, and emergency basis services that include all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, transportation, licenses, and permits. Contractors must possess at least one of the following licenses: A, C-10, C-34, C-36, or C-61, and must submit current certifications from the Air Pollution Control District, International Code Council, and for Vapor Installer. The bid is due by April 5, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening on April 6, 2016, at 10:00 AM. An optional pre-bid walkthrough can be scheduled by contacting William Cook at 209-769-1539. The contract term is fourteen months following the notice to commence, with work performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Contractors must be prepared to respond to emergency/miscellaneous repair services within 24 hours unless alternative arrangements are made with the Facility Manager.

The procurement includes small business (5%) and non-small business (5%) preference programs, and the contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements. The estimated contract value is $4,999.00, with payment made within 45 calendar days of receipt of undisputed invoices. Contractors will be required to comply with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District testing requirements for the gasoline Convault tank. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, potential bidders must demonstrate technical competence in fuel tank maintenance and testing. The project requires a comprehensive approach to tank maintenance, including all necessary documentation, testing procedures, and compliance with local and state regulations. Contractors should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their testing methods, results, and any recommended repairs or maintenance activities.