Tijuana River Trash Boom - S26935001

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego Coast District, is requesting bids on a floating trash boom system to replace the existing Upper Trash Boom in the Goat Canyon Sediment Basins at Border Field State Park, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT and bid opening July 30 at 3:00 p.m. PT. A 5% small business preference applies; optional Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive participation and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference are available.

The trash boom must be modular with individual units replaceable without dismantling the entire system, capable of extending up to 300 linear feet within the active channel with additional cable or chain to existing bank anchors, and designed to capture floating trash and debris in high-velocity, flash flood, and ephemeral water riverine environments. Technical requirements include float and submergence resistance, rotation and mud-embedding resistance, lateral gaps between modular units no greater than one foot, and extension a minimum of four feet above water surface. All products must comply with Build America, Buy American (BABA) requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the United States. Plastic components must contain a minimum of 50% post-consumer and/or recycled materials. Equipment must be new and in current production with a minimum two-year Original Equipment Manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

Available funding is $329,581; the State intends to purchase the greatest length of trash boom possible within this budget. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total cost. Delivery is required within 180 calendar days after receipt of order. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, including all engineering, manufacturing, freight, packaging, insurance, delivery, and hardware. The contractor must provide six hours of training for up to six DPR employees and contractors within one month of delivery. Questions are due July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT. Bidders must submit certifications including California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Federal Debarment Certification, Recycled Content Certification, and reference letters verifying successful product performance in specified riverine environments.