Well Pump Replacement Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #3CA07053) for Well Pump Replacement Services at the Dulzura Station located in San Diego County. The procurement specifically requires a contractor to provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, and associated fees to replace the current well pump with a new 25 gallons per minute (GPM) five horsepower unit. Additional project requirements include potential sand separator installation, electrical wiring, and plumbing replacement as needed. An optional pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for February 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 17304 Highway 94, Dulzura, CA 91917. Written questions are due by February 25, 2025, with bid submissions required by February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The contract will be effective from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, and covers jurisdictions including San Diego County, San Diego City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP.

Contractors must possess either a C-57 Well Drilling license or C-61/D-21 Machinery and Pumps license from the California Contractors State License Board and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is mandated, DVBE participation is encouraged with potential incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. Small Business/Microbusiness preferences of 5% apply, with a target of 25% Small Business participation. The contract requires prevailing wages for projects exceeding $1,000 and a payment bond for contracts over $25,000. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile insurance. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the project involves critical infrastructure replacement for a CAL FIRE station, suggesting potential moderate investment in well pump and associated infrastructure upgrades.