Water Management Plan, Testing & Remediation Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting bids for Legionella water management plan, testing, and remediation services at the Veterans Home in Ventura under IFB 26VS0017, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and public bid opening October 27 at 11:00 a.m. Award is anticipated October 30, 2026. No set-aside or hard requirement restricts eligibility, but a 5% preference applies to certified Small/Micro businesses, and non-small businesses with 25% or greater Small/Micro subcontractor participation receive additional preference. DVBE participation is encouraged with incentive percentages ranging from 1% to 5% based on confirmed participation levels.

The scope encompasses full Legionella water management plan development, testing, and remediation services at 10900 Telephone Road, Ventura, with the contractor providing all labor, materials, staff, transportation, licenses, permits, and related expenses. The contractor must submit certifications including Bid/Bidder Certification Sheets, Rate Sheets, Payee Data Records, DVBE Declarations, Commercially Useful Function Certification, and compliance certifications for civil rights laws, the Darfur Contracting Act, Russia sanctions, and Generative Artificial Intelligence disclosures. Upon award, proof of required insurance, bonds, licenses, and permits must be provided within thirty days or the bidder will be disqualified.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 (or upon Department of General Services approval, whichever is later) through September 30, 2029. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements. A non-mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written questions are due October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted by October 21 at 5:00 p.m.