P2640003 - San Joaquin Hatchery Water Plant Maintenance

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting bids for semimonthly inspection, maintenance, and servicing of the water treatment plant at San Joaquin Hatchery in Friant, Fresno County, under IFB P2640003, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory job walk is scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 17372 Brook Trout Drive, Friant, CA 93626. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies with potential incentive adjustments up to 5% for evaluation purposes; Small Business bidders receive a 5% preference.

Bidders must hold a C-36 Plumbing Contractor or C-55 Water Conditioning Contractor license, along with Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 or higher and Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 or higher certifications — these are hard eligibility requirements. The scope encompasses approximately 72 semimonthly service visits over the contract term plus up to three diagnostic service visits, all performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with at least three days' advance notice. Work includes inspection and maintenance of a 15 GPM surface water treatment plant and associated equipment including pumps, filters, chemical systems, and monitoring equipment.

The contract budget is $33,000 over the three-year term ending June 30, 2029. Rates submitted on the Bid Cost Sheet remain fixed throughout the contract term and cannot be altered by amendment. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for August 14, 2026. Contractors must carry Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the State named as additional insured. A 5% retention will be held for 30 calendar days after work completion and released upon final invoice receipt. All required state and local licenses and certifications must remain current throughout performance.