Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids on the installation of a wastewater treatment and disposal system at the Smartsville Fire Station under IFB #2CA07607, with bids due June 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on May 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal applies with an incentive program offering up to 5% discount for verified DVBE participation; a 5% small-business preference applies to certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting 25% of net bid price to certified small businesses.

The scope requires all materials, labor, supervision, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, warehousing, and fees to complete installation at 8839 State Highway 20, Smartsville, California 95977 in accordance with approved plans from the State Fire Marshal, Yuba County Department of Environmental Health, Caltrans, and Nevada Irrigation District. Bidders must possess a valid A-General Engineering Contractor license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, maintain proof of California business licensure, and comply with prevailing wage, payroll record, and apprenticeship requirements. State General Prevailing Wage Rates apply for Yuba County.

The contract is estimated to commence June 1, 2026 and expire May 31, 2027, with CAL FIRE holding the right to extend for one additional year under the same terms and conditions. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The bid price must include a 10% contingency amount for materials and supplies. A bidder's bond equal to 10% of total bid is required for bids of $461,000 or greater, submitted electronically at bid with hard copy received by June 2, 2026. Payment bonds of 100% are required for bids exceeding $25,000, due prior to work commencement. Written questions are due May 22, 2026, with responses posted as addenda. Public bid opening occurs June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Insurance requirements include general liability and workers' compensation coverage with CAL FIRE named as additional insured.