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 Fresno County under IFB, with sealed bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory job walk on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Bidders must hold either 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. A 5% Small Business Preference applies to California-certified small businesses; non-small businesses may qualify for the extended preference by committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses or micro-businesses. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required, with DVBE incentive adjustments of up to 5% available.

The scope includes labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for twice-monthly inspection, maintenance, and servicing to ensure proper and safe operation of the onsite water treatment plant. The contract budget is $33,000 over a term extending from award through June 30, 2029, with no renewal options.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers Compensation/Employers Liability ($1 million). The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due August 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids must be submitted by mail or hand delivery; electronic submissions will not be accepted. The notice of intent to award is anticipated for August 14, 2026.