This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Niland, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Water Treatment Plant Maintenance at the Imperial Wildlife Area. This solicitation has been exempted from DVBE Participation Program requirements. However, for those firms voluntarily utilizing DVBE subcontractors, there will be an incentive applied to the level of DVBE participation identified in the bid response not to exceed five percent (5%). For more information, see section, K.2. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive. A Small Business Preference of five percent (5%) will be granted in accordance 1896 et seq., Title 2, California Code of Regulations (CCR). To claim the Small Business Preference, your firm must have its principal place of business located in California, an approved small business certification form, and proof of annual receipts on file with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Services (DGS-OSDS). The application of the five percent (5%) Small Business bidding preference is extended to non-small businesses that commit to subcontracting at least twenty-five percent (25%) of its net bid price to California Certified Small Businesses and/or Micro-businesses. For further information on eligibility, see section J.1. Small Business Program. All questions concerning this IFB must be submitted directly to Camille Kustin at Camille.Kustin@wildlife.ca.gov on or before July 28, 2022. When submitting questions, indicate the IFB number in the subject line. Questions via fax or telephone will not be accepted. Answers provided by anyone other than the IFB contact named above are not binding upon the State. Answers to questions and other notices about this IFB will be provided via an addendum at the same location through electronically. CDFW is not responsible for sending individual notification of changes or updates. The awarded contract will be written for the Total Basis of Award amount established by the winning bidder on Attachment 4, Bid Cost Sheet, not to exceed sixty thousand dollars and zero cents ($60,000.00). The awarded Contractor will be required to perform services at the rates identified on Attachment 4. The number of units identified on Attachment 4 are an estimate only and not a guarantee of number of units to be provided and reimbursed for under the contract. Notice of Intent to Award 8/8/2022 Proposed Award Date 8/15/2022 The contract term will be upon the California Department of Fish and Wildlife approval date through June 30, 2025. The resulting Agreement may be amended to extend the term by one (1) year if it is determined to be in the best interest of the State. Upon signing the amendment, the bidder hereby agrees to provide services for the extended period at the rates specified in the original Agreement.