P2540002: Pump and Well Maintenance (Second post), at Kern River Planting Base, Kern County, California

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive pump and well maintenance services for the Kern River Planting Base located in Kern County, California. The procurement (Bid No. P2540002) requires quarterly inspection, maintenance, urgent repairs, and servicing of a domestic water room with a three-HP motor and pump, a 115-gallon pressurization tank, and associated electrical and plumbing systems. The project also encompasses inspection and maintenance of four wells with five well pumps, with the primary objective of ensuring continuous, safe, and proper equipment functionality. Bidders must hold one of three specific contractor licenses: A - General Engineering, C-57 - Well Drilling, or C-61:D-21 - Machinery and Pumps. The evaluation criteria will be based on the total bid sum across maintenance, foreseeable, and unforeseeable repair categories. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for June 13, 2025, at 11:00am, with bids due on June 24, 2025, by 2:00pm. The contract term will run from CDFW approval through June 30, 2028.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference designations to support diverse business participation. There is a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with potential bid incentives of 3-5% for DVBE participation. Additional small business preferences are available, including a 5% preference for certified small businesses and a 5% preference for non-small businesses committing to 25% California certified small business subcontractor utilization. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and Department of Industrial Relations registration. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contract may require performance and payment bonds depending on the total contract value. The total estimated contract value is approximately $39,000.00, with payment based on actual services rendered and invoices, subject to a 5% retention until project completion.