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

The Department of California Highway Patrol invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 23C091004 entitled: "IFB 23C091004 CHP ACADEMY WATER SAFETY TANK (POOL) and FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE" CHP reserves the right not to accept or respond to verbal questions and inquiries. Spontaneous verbal remarks provided in response to verbal inquiries are unofficial and are not binding on CHP unless later confirmed in writing. Any additional requirements shall be issued in the form of an addendum to all potential bidders. The issuance of this IFB does not constitute a commitment by CHP to award an agreement. CHP reserves the right to reject all bids and to cancel this IFB if it is in the best interest of CHP to do so. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of the Labor Code, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has ascertained general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be performed. The rates of prevailing wage are determined by the Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Statistics and Research. The Prevailing Wage Rages as specified by the Department of Industrial Relations are available on the DIR website The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be performed. The rates of prevailing wage are determined by the Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Statistics and Research. The Prevailing Wage Rates as specified by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) are available on the DIR Web site License Requirements: Contractor State License Board (CSLB) C53 / D35 Pool and Spa Maintenance Contractor shall forfeit to the State as liquidated damages, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or option thereof, which is delayed beyond the established work schedule, to be deducted from any payments due or to become due to the Contractor. The time for the completion of the work shall be extended by the State for a reasonable period of time when there is a delay in the Contractor's performance of the work caused by acts of God, the public enemy, fire, flood, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, unusual action of the elements or delays of subcontractors due to such causes, provided that the Contractor shall notify the State in writing of the causes of delay within five (5) days from the beginning of any such delay and within five (5) days of the end of any such delay. If the work is not completed within the time required, damage will be sustained by the State. It is and will be impractical and extremely difficult to ascertain and determine the actual damage the State will sustain because of such delay. It is, therefore, agreed that the Contractor will pay the State the sum of money stipulated per day stated herein for delay in completing the work beyond the time prescribed. If the Contractor fails to pay liquidated damages, the State may deduct this amount from any money due or that may become due under the contract. Payment bond and a duplicate copy to accompany the contract in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable under the contract. The bond MUST be prepared on the STD 807 form, Payment Bond to Accompany Construction Contract, provided to the Contractor by CHP before execution of the contract. If progress payments are provided for in the bid and the contract amount exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the successful bidder shall furnish an original faithful performance bond and a duplicate copy in a sum not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable under the contract. Questions Due April 30, 2024 Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email Matthew Macdonald at matthew,macdonald@chp.ca.gov. To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B, Time Schedule. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed on the original solicitation on the Cal eProcure website titled "Questions and Answers to IFB 23C091004". CHP reserves the right to contact an inquirer to seek clarification of any inquiry received The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from February 29, 2024 through February 28, 2027. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered.