IFB No. 132952 Backflow Replacement and Repairs, Multiple Locations

Invitation for Bid No. 132952, issued by the California Military Department, seeks a licensed C-36 Plumbing Contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to replace and repair backflow prevention assemblies at three California National Guard facilities. The project must be completed within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work performed Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 percent preference given to certified Small Business or Microbusiness entities and a 25 percent overall SB participation goal. Key deadlines include a question submission cutoff of September 23, 2026, and a bid submission deadline of October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM, followed by a public bid opening at 2:15 PM. Bidders must submit their proposals via email and include a completed rate sheet and various certifications, including the Contractor Certification Clauses. Bonding requirements include a 10 percent bid bond for bids exceeding 24,999.99 dollars, and 100 percent performance and payment bonds depending on the final contract value. The contractor must comply with State General Prevailing Wage Rates, the Buy American Act, and the Buy Clean California Act. Invoices are to be submitted electronically in arrears, not more frequently than monthly.