IFB CSC 26-214

The solicitation for Diesel Underground Storage Tank Services under IFB CSC 26-214 is issued by the California Science Center through Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California, with a bid submission deadline of June 17, 2026. The contract requires comprehensive maintenance, repair, and testing services for two underground diesel fuel storage tanks, including annual inspections, monitoring system certification, spill bucket and line leak detector tests, designated operator inspections every 28 days, and CERS reporting. Work must be performed by a licensed contractor holding a Class A – General Engineering license and HAZ – Hazardous Substance Removal certification from the California State License Board, with full compliance mandated for ADA, state nondiscrimination laws, and the Darfur Contracting Act. All bidders must submit a complete package including certifications, insurance certificates, seller’s permits, payee records, and signed disclosures, with bids required in two sealed hard copies delivered to the California Science Center loading dock. The contract term is tentatively set from July 15, 2026, to June 30, 2028, contingent on state approval, with performance expected to begin within ten business days of award. Payment will follow Government Code Chapter 4.5, in arrears upon completion of each service, with the award going to the lowest responsive bid, and ties resolved by a coin toss witnessed by third parties. A $5,000 NTE allowance is provided for repair parts, and all contractor personnel must obtain criminal background clearance and comply with health and safety protocols before accessing the site. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence general liability, $1 million automobile liability, with the State of California named as an additional insured. The contract is non-negotiable, and any alteration to terms constitutes a counterproposal and will be rejected.