Tank Cleaning and Inspection Services

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting quotations for tank cleaning and inspection services under RFQ UD-26-336, with quotations due June 16, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. via the Long Beach Buys electronic portal. A 10% bid price reduction (maximum $50,000) is available to Long Beach-based businesses for award determination purposes if they submit current City business license and seller's permit copies.

The scope encompasses inspection and cleaning of 10 potable water tanks (5 each at Alamitos Reservoir and J. Will Johnson Reservoir), 2 recycled water tanks at Alamitos Reservoir, 1 flow splitter basin at the Groundwater Treatment Plant, and associated sediment handling and disposal. All tanks measure approximately 132 feet in diameter, 35 feet in height, with storage capacity of approximately 3.3 million gallons. Services include pre-inspection coordination, field investigation, submerged and vapor zone inspections, photography, documentation, interior cleaning by certified commercial divers, video documentation, and sediment removal and disposal. All work must comply with AWWA standards, NACE/AMPP standards, CalOSHA diving and safety requirements, and potable water quality standards. Diver equipment must be dedicated exclusively to potable or recycled water service. Bidders must hold current State of California commercial diving certifications, CPR, and First Aid certifications, and must have been in business providing tank cleaning and inspection services for at least five years.

The contract term is one year, with work commencing upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Pricing is lump sum with unit prices required for 12 line items plus a field directives allowance of up to 10 percent of total non-optional work. Quoted rates must remain firm for one year. Bidders must carry $1,000,000 combined single limit general liability coverage and $500,000 automobile liability coverage. Questions are due June 2, 2026 by 3:00 p.m., with answers posted by June 9, 2026. LBPUD reserves the right to reject all quotes, add additional locations, and modify contract terms as needed.