P2560001: Water Treatment Plant Operations, Repair & Maintenance, Imperial Wildlife Area, Imperial County, California

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) P2560001 for Water Treatment Plant Operations, Repair & Maintenance at the Imperial Wildlife Area in Imperial County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive quarterly inspection, maintenance, and servicing of a Domestic & Irrigation Water Treatment Facility located at 8700 Davis Road. Successful bidders must possess specific professional credentials, including a SWRCB D1 or higher Water Distribution Operator Certificate, or T2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certificate, and hold a valid contractor's license in General Engineering (A), Water Conditioning (C55), or Plumbing (C36). The contract will span three years, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with an anticipated 12 service visits during the contract period. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and bid submissions are due by May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a proposed contract award date of May 16, 2025. The procurement will evaluate bids based on comprehensive service capabilities, including inspection and maintenance services, foreseeable repair services, and provisions for unforeseeable repair services.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business participation and has waived Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements for this specific contract. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for contracts exceeding $25,000.00 and must comply with prevailing wage requirements and public works regulations. The estimated contract value is $36,000.00, structured across three primary cost categories: flat-rate inspection and maintenance services, foreseeable repair services with estimated labor hours and parts costs, and unforeseeable repair services with specified labor rates. The bid structure allows for equipment rental, parts allowance, and contractor markup on vendor-supplied materials. Contractors will be responsible for ensuring continuous, safe operation of the water treatment system, including comprehensive reporting, water quality monitoring, and adherence to state and federal regulatory standards. The contract will require detailed documentation, including bid forms, subcontractor lists, and various state-mandated certifications.