27-30506-000

The DSH is seeking bids for a contractor to perform Water Treatment Maintenance and Analysis Services.

Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, insurance, and personnel to provide the DSH with water treatment systems maintenance services to include, but not limited to water analysis, water treatment chemicals, and administer chemicals to the air conditioning towers, boilers, refrigeration, and closed loop systems, in accordance with all State and Federal regulations.

The DSH-Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital located in Patton, CA, in San Bernardino County. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area.

Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, insurance, and personnel to provide the DSH with water treatment systems maintenance services to include, but not limited to water analysis, water treatment chemicals, and administer chemicals to the air conditioning towers, boilers, refrigeration, and closed loop systems, in accordance with all State and Federal regulations.

Please carefully review and consider the minimum qualifications, and the detailed Scope of Work located in Attachment 18, Sample Agreement, Exhibit A, Scope of Work, in order to complete your bid.

DSH-Patton is not permitting the use of subcontractors for this service.

**Submission method:** All bids must be submitted under a sealed cover and received by DSH by **12/10/2026 4:00 PM**. The sealed cover must be plainly marked with the IFB number and title, and must be marked “DO NOT OPEN”. A minimum of one (1) original of the bid must be submitted.

**Evaluation:** DSH intends, if an award is made, to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Section V, Preference and Incentive Programs.

**Contract term:** The term of any agreement resulting from this IFB is anticipated to be July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029.

This is a “public works” project as defined in Labor Code 1720. Contractor and its Subcontractor shall be registered with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5, subd. (f) and must pay prevailing wage per Labor Code 1771.

Bidders must provide a copy of current Contractors State License, C-55 Water Conditioning Contractor, issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board.

Bidders shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing work type.

A five (5) percent preference will be granted to bidders properly certified as a California Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), or Non-Small Business (NSB) with a Small Business subcontracting for a minimum of 25% of the bid amount.