Water Treatment System Services

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is soliciting comprehensive services for the inspection, testing, maintenance, refurbishment, repair, replacement, and installation of water treatment systems across its Field Divisions of the State Water Project, including pumping and power plants and associated facilities, with primary performance occurring in Byron, California. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all systems operate efficiently and comply with stringent regulatory standards, including NSF/ANSI 61, Cal OSHA, NFPA 70, ASME codes, and California State Water Quality requirements. The work requires submission of detailed documentation such as as-built drawings, test reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and a final report within 30 days of project completion, along with successful 72-hour performance testing under specified flow, pressure, and effluent quality criteria. All materials and equipment must meet recycled content labeling guidelines per California Public Contract Code and FTC Environmental Marketing Guidelines, and any equipment acquired under the contract becomes the property of the State. The solicitation, issued under number 20260721030 with a response deadline of August 18, 2026, follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail threshold and price is the primary selection factor after compliance is confirmed. Bidders must meet responsibility criteria, including financial and technical capability, and are subject to price preferences of 5% for certified California Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise entities that meet subcontracting thresholds. Mandatory attachments include certifications for Darfur and Iran Contracting Act compliance, generative AI use disclosure, DVBE participation, and a detailed statement of qualifications and past performance. Contractors must adhere to strict confidentiality protocols for sensitive DWR information, implement cybersecurity controls, ensure key personnel sign non-disclosure agreements, and comply with priority hiring obligations for welfare recipients on contracts over $200,000. Proposals must be submitted as two copies—one hardcopy with original signatures and one electronic version on USB drive—in Word or PDF format, and all invoices must be submitted via the LISP portal. Payment is processed through DWR’s Sacramento accounting office, with no FOB terms specified, and the contract is subject to termination without cause with 30 days’ notice, entitling the contractor to reimbursement for reasonable incurred expenses. Failure to comply with any representation, certification, or clause—including conflict of interest prohibitions under Government Code §1090 and PCC §1