Well Remediation Service (IFB S22021586)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB S22021586) for Well Remediation Services at Valley State Prison (VSP) crop enterprise. The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive well treatment and maintenance services, including two remedial well treatments using PAA with flushing, treating drip irrigation lines with sulfuric acid and PAA, and providing preventive maintenance such as WG2500 and WG3000 dual injection. Required deliverables include equipment rental, bi-monthly water testing, reporting during irrigation months, and treatment of well manganese levels to at least 0.01. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience with similar services and provide three references from projects completed within the last three years. The bid is due on April 22, 2016, at 3:00 PM PST, with a proposed contract start date of May 2, 2016. CALPIA will award the contract based on best value, considering cost, performance, and experience. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for one additional year.

The procurement does not include any set-aside designations for small businesses, disabled veteran businesses, or other preferential programs. Contractors are restricted from using subcontractors for more than 50% of the contract dollar amount. Pricing is requested on a per-unit basis for well treatments, remedial treatments per acre, preventive maintenance per acre foot, and monthly service agreement costs for monitoring and testing. Contractors must comply with strict security provisions when working within the California Department of Corrections facility, including gate clearance procedures, specific attire requirements, and prohibitions on bringing certain items onto facility grounds. Insurance requirements include maintaining commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the two-year contract duration suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.