Underground Storage Tank Removal

The California Military Department, Office of the Adjutant General, is requesting bids for underground storage tank removal at the Barstow Armory under an IFB with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., a mandatory pre-bid job walk on July 23 at 1:00 p.m., and a DVBE participation goal of 5%.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of one 2,000-gallon and one 6,000-gallon diesel fuel underground storage tank, piping, appurtenances, concrete anchor slabs, straps, fuel island, fuel pumps, light poles, metal poles, air and water equipment, bollards, and water lines. The contractor must also demolish the concrete pad, provide traffic-rated pull boxes, cap underground conduits, and replace water lines in accordance with the 2022 California Building Codes. All materials, labor, bonds, licenses, insurance, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees are the contractor's responsibility. Work is located at 1601 Armory Road, Barstow, California 92311.

The contractor must hold a current California Contractors State Licensing Board B-General Building Contractor or D-40 Service Station Equipment and Maintenance Contractor License, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must submit a lump-sum all-inclusive bid on Attachment 3 (Rate Sheet).

The project timeline runs 365 calendar days from notice to proceed, with work commencing within 10 days of that notice. A 5% small business preference applies to certified SBs or contractors subcontracting at least 25% of their net bid price to certified SBs or Microbusinesses. The DVBE Incentive Program may apply with a combined dollar cap of $100,000. If the bid amount exceeds $24,999.99, a bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount is required, plus performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract price. Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; public bid opening is virtual on Microsoft Teams at 2:15 p.m. on August 27. Notice of intent to award will post within 5 to 10 business days after bid opening.