Inspection Maintenance and Repair of Traveling Screens, Material Elevators & Conveyors

The contract solicitation involves providing qualified personnel and equipment to inspect, maintain, and repair traveling water screens, material elevators, and conveyors across multiple locations within the California Department of Water Resources’ San Joaquin Field Division, with primary performance centered in Sacramento. Bids must be submitted by August 11, 2026, in both hardcopy and electronic formats on a USB drive, with all required certifications and attachments included. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation model, awarding the contract to the lowest-priced responsible bidder after applying a 5% preference for eligible small businesses. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, and equipment, transporting equipment to and from field sites as directed by DWR, and completing work in accordance with state regulations. Key requirements include compliance with recycled content laws through DWR Form 9557, adherence to insurance standards requiring A.M. Best “A” ratings or better, and full cooperation during state investigations. Subcontracting is permitted only with prior written approval, and contractors must ensure subcontractors meet all contractual obligations while remaining fully liable for their performance. Priority hiring provisions mandate preference for individuals receiving welfare aid, and commercial drivers must receive mandatory meal and rest periods. Contract administration is managed by Jodi Johnston, with invoices submitted monthly in arrears via three physical copies to DWR’s Sacramento accounting office. The contract includes mandatory certifications such as the Darfur Contracting Act Compliance, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation declarations, and renewal of the Contractor Certification Clause every three years. All work must align with Public Contract Code requirements, and failure to meet insurance, compliance, or reporting conditions may result in termination. No federal FAR clauses are directly applied; instead, state-specific provisions under California DGS STD 213 govern contractual terms, including termination, conflict of interest, and computer software use. Final acceptance of services rests solely with the DWR Contract Manager, who authorizes payment upon verification of satisfactory performance.