26VS0017, Water Management Plan, Testing and Remediation Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a contractor to provide a comprehensive Legionella Water Management Plan, testing, and remediation services for the Veterans Home located in Ventura, California. The scope of work includes conducting risk assessments of potable and non-potable water systems, developing and updating water management plans, and executing quarterly and follow-up sampling programs. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, staff, and equipment. Key deliverables include initial flow diagrams and system descriptions due within 30 calendar days of contract execution, and written remediation reports delivered within one business day of completing any remediation activities. To ensure quality and compliance, the contractor must have completed at least three similar projects for healthcare or institutional facilities within the last five years. Personnel must hold industry-recognized certifications such as ASSE 12080, and the program team must include a Certified Environmental Specialist. Testing must be performed by a California-based laboratory participating in the CDC Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation Program. All chemicals used must be US EPA approved and registered with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Contract administration requires monthly invoicing submitted to the CalVet Contract Manager, with payments made according to Government Code Chapter 4.5. The contractor and any subcontractors must maintain certification as a DGS Small Business, Microbusiness, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise. While a specific budget for chemicals is noted at 60,000 dollars, this amount is excluded from the bid evaluation basis. The state retains the right to audit all books and records and inspect the quality and timeliness of services at the contractor's facilities.