IFB No 130515 Underground Storage Tank Removal

The contractor is required to remove and dispose of two existing underground storage tanks — a 2,000-gallon and a 6,000-gallon diesel fuel tank — along with all associated piping and appurtenances at a location in San Bernardino County, California. All work must be performed in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry standards including ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, CEC, CBC, and EM 385-1-1, and must adhere to the detailed specifications outlined in the contract documents. The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, licenses, bonds, insurance, transportation, and fees necessary to complete the project. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is required on July 23, 2026, at the Barstow Armory, and failure to attend in full will result in disqualification. Bidders must hold a valid California B – General Building Contractor and/or D-40 Service Station Equipment and Maintenance Contractor License issued by the CSLB. All submissions must be electronically mailed as a single PDF to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with Robert Hawkins as a copied recipient, with the subject line clearly referencing IFB No. 130515, the project title, and the contractor’s business name. Questions must be submitted to Robert Hawkins no later than August 6, 2026, and any addenda will be issued prior to the bid submission deadline of 2:00 PM on August 27, 2026. The bid opening will occur at 2:15 PM on the same day. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The contract requires the submission of various certifications and documents including the Contractor Certification Clauses, Iran Contracting Act Verification, California Civil Rights Laws Attachment, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Payee Data Record, and Bidder Declaration Form. Bidders claiming Small Business Enterprise or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status must provide valid certification documentation. Daily operations must be overseen by a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer who is present on-site at all times and prohibited from concurrently serving as superintendent or quality control representative. The contractor must also adhere to strict documentation requirements, including quality control plans, test reports, and certification of compliance, with all inspections conducted and finalized at the project site. Invoices must