C5613339-D, Sewer Line and Storm Drain System Cleaning Services

The contract solicitation C5613339-D requires the contractor to provide comprehensive sewer line and storm drain cleaning and repair services at California State Prison – Solano in Vacaville, California. The scope encompasses all labor, including travel and per diem, standby time, materials, non-consumable supplies, tools, transportation, permits, waste hauling, hydro vacuum flushing, and video camera inspection of the systems, along with all associated expenses necessary to complete the work. Services include scheduled maintenance for sewer and storm drain systems, emergency response capabilities with up to 40 hours of additional emergency work for storm drains and culverts, video inspections, and repairs, with a one-time estimated allocation of $100,000 for parts over the term of the agreement. The work is to be performed on-site at the facility, and all personnel must undergo background checks, fingerprinting, and gate clearance through CDCR’s security protocols. Contractors must hold valid plumbing, sanitation, general engineering, or general building licenses and comply with prevailing wage laws, safety regulations, and DVBE participation requirements. The solicitation is structured as a low-price based award, with price being the primary evaluation factor, and DVBE participation providing a 1% to 5% price credit. A minimum 1% early payment discount on invoices paid within 30 days serves as the tiebreaker among equally priced bids, with coin toss used if discounts are identical. Bids must be submitted electronically as a PDF package not exceeding 40 MB, with required attachments including certification forms, scope of work, budget details, service report samples, and compliance documents for DVBE, small business status, and GenAI use if applicable. All proposals must be sent to CDCR’s designated email by July 31, 2026, with strict formatting requirements for the email body and no external links permitted. Payment is processed electronically to CDCR’s Accounts Payable office via email, with invoices required to include the agreement number, purchase order, and institution acronym. Access to the prison facility is strictly controlled, requiring advance submission of personnel information for background checks, and contractors must notify CDCR of any personnel changes and report misconduct involving incarcerated individuals. The contractor is responsible for maintaining full system functionality at the conclusion of services, with acceptance occurring on-site by CDCR personnel and final payment administered through the state’s accounting system.