IFB #10220465 Water Treatment System Services

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting comprehensive services for the inspection, testing, maintenance, refurbishment, repair, replacement, and installation of water treatment systems across multiple State Water Project facilities, including the Delta, San Luis, and San Joaquin Field Divisions, as well as associated pumping and power plants. The work must ensure systems operate efficiently and comply with stringent technical, safety, and environmental standards, including NSF 61, ASME B31, ANSI/HI 1.4, UL, NFPA 70, OSHA 1910, and the California Building and Fire Codes. Contractors are required to submit detailed deliverables such as as-built drawings, pump performance curves, control system diagrams, operating and maintenance manuals, and compliance certifications, all of which must be validated through government-witnessed inspections at the installation sites. The contract follows a Firm-Fixed-Price structure under an Invitation for Bid, with evaluation based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, incorporating price preferences for California Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and requiring bidders to certify their size status, DVBE participation, and compliance with state laws such as the Darfur and Iran Contracting Acts. Contract performance will occur at numerous locations throughout California, with all work subject to strict compliance with state regulations and DWR-specific procedural requirements. Contractors must adhere to detailed submittal protocols, submit invoices electronically via the LISP system to the DWR Accounting Office, and provide hardcopy and electronic copies of their bid in a sealed envelope with original signatures. All bidders are required to complete multiple certifications, including those related to recycled content, non-disclosure, subcontractor payment, and environmental marketing compliance, while also providing evidence of insurance, indemnification, and bonding. The contract includes clauses covering termination, conflict of interest, records retention, audit rights, and compliance with laws, and emphasizes the contractor’s responsibility for all testing, adjustments, and corrective actions at their own expense. Delivery and performance timelines are not explicitly defined in the solicitation, but formal acceptance occurs upon successful commissioning and testing at the field division sites, with any delays requiring immediate notification to the DWR Contract Manager. The solicitation closes on August 18, 2026, with submissions directed to Marissa Garcia at the DWR’s Sacramento office via mail, hand delivery, or the LISP portal.