Water Barrel Service in Imperial County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Water Barrel Service in Imperial County, specifically located at Mountain Springs Grade along Interstate 8. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide non-potable water services through a water truck with a minimum 2,000-gallon capacity, with the primary objective of maintaining and filling 19 110-gallon water barrels for emergency auto and truck radiator use. The contract requires the successful bidder to perform services on Wednesdays between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., encompassing 156 scheduled trips and 24 additional on-call trips over the contract period. Bidders must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and submit comprehensive documentation including California Civil Rights Laws Certification and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The bid is due on March 20, 2025, with a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day, and the proposed award date is March 27, 2025, with an anticipated contract term from April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2028.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses (MB), offering a five percent preference to these enterprise types. Additionally, the contract incorporates a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, while DVBE participation is encouraged but not mandatory. The procurement covers Imperial County, Imperial City, and Imperial Beach City jurisdictions, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. While the total contract amount is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the service requirements and multi-year contract duration suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors. The bid will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to meet all technical specifications, provide required documentation, and demonstrate capability to consistently deliver the specified water barrel service across the designated geographical areas.