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

The Water Division of the City of Merced Public Works Department is accepting proposals from qualified contractors to provide annual maintenance and repair services for the City of Merced Municipal Well Sites, on an on-call, as-needed basis for a period of three years with the option for one additional year extension. Term commencement is tentative on contract award; initial contract term shall be for three (3) years, with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period. Questions pertaining to this RFQ should be directed in writing, no later than 72 hours prior to proposal submission to: Johnnie Baptista, Public Works Manager - Water Phone number: (209) 384-4180 Email: baptistaj@cityofmerced.org For all proposals over $15,000, the proposer is required to abide by all applicable provisions of the Labor Code, including payment of the minimum prevailing wage rate as determined by the State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a proposal or be awarded a contract for public work unless registered with the DIR pursuant to the Labor Code. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. The Scope of Service is to be used as a general guide and is not intended to be a complete list of all services that may be requested. The City water utility includes twenty-one (21) wells which may occasionally require evaluation and/or repair. This contract is to provide planned and emergency maintenance and repair services for the City of Merced's wells, pumps, and electric motor assemblies, on an on-call, as-needed basis for a period of three years with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period. Typical services to be provided include: Respond to the City's Municipal Well needs in a timely manner. Contractor is expected on-site no later than 14 days after the City makes contact. The City's intent is to enter into an agreement with a single and/or multiple contractor(s) for the provision of these services on an as-needed basis. All performance pursuant to this agreement shall be on an "on-call" or "as-needed" basis. Any tasking shall be initiated solely by the City. Further, execution of an agreement by the City does not in any way guarantee that any tasking or request for on-call services will be issued to any party. Moreover, execution of an agreement by the City shall not entitle the other party to any form of payment or compensation from the City without first having issued tasking or request for services from the contractor. Some services may include, but are not limited to, repair, removal, installation, rehabilitation, replacement of pumps, motors, well columns, base plates, lube assembly, etc., and the furnishing of parts and labor in conjunction with such work. All work and general conditions shall be performed in accordance with the current Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (the Green Book), the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB), the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards. The proposer may utilize the services of specialty subcontractors on those parts of the work that, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty subcontractor for specialized services directly related to the well service being provided, such as cranes, airlifting, casing cleaning, CCTV (videos), swags, roofing, or fencing contractors. It is understood that at least 50 percent of the work to be performed shall be performed by the successful contractor. Any subcontractor used must adhere to the same terms and conditions as the successful contractor. The proposer is representing to City that proposer and any subcontractor has all appropriate licenses, certifications, and registrations to perform the work hereunder. When requested, provide professional opinion and guidance with regards to response, scope, methodology, materials, equipment, and various other forms of input that are unique to a well service professional with regards to urgent repairs, long term planning. This agreement will not include the drilling of new wells. All correspondence or communications in reference to this RFQs shall be directed to: Johnnie Baptista, Public Works Manager -Water City of Merced 1776 Grogan Avenue Merced, CA 95341 (209) 384-4180 baptistaj@cityofmerced.org All cost for preparation of the submittals shall be borne by the applicant, and submittals received shall become the property of the City, whether accepted or rejected. Incomplete submittals may be rejected as non-responsive. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to the RFQ.