25VS0006- Water and Ice Machine Testing and Treatment Services**SB Only**

The contract solicitation number 25VS0006, issued by the California Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks services for a comprehensive Legionella Water Management Plan, including testing and remediation, specifically targeting water and ice machine systems at the Veterans Home in Ventura, California. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, licenses, permits, transportation, and any other expenses required to fulfill the scope of work in compliance with the agreement. This solicitation is restricted to California Small and Micro Businesses, emphasizing compliance with state-level certifications such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and adherence to applicable labor, nondiscrimination, and environmental regulations. The contract term spans from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with proposal submissions due by late December 2025. The contract mandates that bidders submit all-inclusive fixed rates for services including water management plan updates, quarterly water monitoring and sampling, laboratory testing, and emergency response sampling. While a formal contract type or detailed pricing data is not specified, the contract incorporates binding certification clauses that require compliance with the California Public Contract Code, labor standards, drug-free workplace policies, ADA requirements, and prohibitions on conflicts of interest and environmental violations. The contractor must demonstrate a Commercially Useful Function through active management or performance of contract elements, not merely act as an intermediary. Administrative protocols include submitting signed bid rate sheets and required certifications under penalty of perjury. Contact for the solicitation is maintained through the CalVet procurement office with designated points of contact. Although no federal FAR clauses or packaging requirements are explicitly included, the contract enforces robust state-specific compliance criteria to ensure quality, legal conformity, and inclusivity consistent with California’s procurement policies.