IFB 10219846 - Residential and Commercial Restoration Services

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids under IFB 10219846 for residential and commercial restoration services to be performed throughout the State of California. The primary objective is to provide emergency restoration and cleaning services for private and public properties damaged by or in relation to State Water Project operations. The anticipated contract term is three years, with the award granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation includes specific preferences for certified Small Businesses, Micro-Businesses, and Non-Small Businesses that subcontract at least 25 percent of their bid price to certified Small Businesses, as well as incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five continuous years of experience in emergency restoration services and hold a valid General Contractor's license and a California Department of Insurance Adjuster license. Required certifications include national certificates for building inspection and hazardous inspection certifications from NAERMC and CMI. The contract mandates registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for prevailing wage compliance and requires a 3.0 percent commitment to the DVBE program. Payment is processed monthly in arrears within 45 days of receipt, subject to a 10 percent retention clause and written acceptance of work by the DWR Contract Manager. Bids must be submitted in both hardcopy and electronic formats on a USB drive by the September 17, 2026, deadline.