P2640004: Water Plant Maintenance, at Mendota Wildlife Area, Fresno County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting bids on biweekly inspection, maintenance, and servicing of a water treatment plant at Mendota Wildlife Area in Fresno County under IFB P2640004, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory job walk on July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required for bid responsiveness; DVBE participation at three to five percent yields incentive adjustments. A 5% small-business preference is available to California-certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to small businesses and micro-businesses.

Contractors must hold a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor or C-55 Water Conditioning Contractor license, plus Water Distribution Operator Grade D2 or higher and Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 or higher certifications. The scope covers biweekly maintenance of pumps, filters, injectors, meters, plumbing, air compressors, electrical systems, and chemicals (12.5% liquid chlorine, reagents, polymers) at a 15 GPM surface water treatment plant; the contract includes an estimated 78 maintenance service visits and 18 diagnostic fee visits over the term. Work occurs at 4333 S. Santa Fe County Road, Mendota, California 93640, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contractor must submit biweekly reports documenting maintenance performed, chlorine residual levels, turbidity readings, and equipment inspections.

The estimated contract value is $49,500, with compensation on an actual cost basis upon invoice approval by the CDFW Contract Manager. The contract term runs through June 30, 2029. Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability ($1 million) are required, with California named as additional insured. Prevailing wage rates apply. Questions are due July 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for August 10, 2026, with anticipated award in September 2026.