Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
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West Basin Municipal Water District seeks bids for the JMMCRWRP Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement Project involving removal and replacement of the sodium hypochlorite storage tank and related appurtenances, with a temporary bypass system to maintain operations. The project aims to enhance operational flexibility and extend system service life, with completion required within 410 calendar days.
Request for Bids
The Juanita Millender-McDonald Carson Regional Water Recycling Plant (JMMCRWRP), located in the City of Carson, provides advanced treatment of Title 22 recycled water through microfiltration (MF), reverse osmosis (RO), and nitrification processes. The treated product water is supplied to the Marathon Refinery for boiler-feed and cooling tower applications.
Sodium Hypochlorite (SHC) is a critical chemical used at JMMCRWRP. It is essential for boiler feedwater production to minimize MF membrane fouling, support MF and RO membrane cleaning, and provide breakpoint chlorination for the nitrification process. In 2022, the original 8,000-gallon FRP SHC storage tank suffered a structural failure, resulting in a leak. To maintain uninterrupted operation, a temporary 6,900‑gallon HDPE tank supplied by Rain for Rent was installed and has remained in service since. After evaluating long-term operational needs, constructability, and durability, West Basin determined that replacing the failed tank with a permanent 9,100‑gallon FRP tank would provide a more reliable and sustainable solution.
The District encourages the utilization of small and local businesses. To promote the participation of Small and Local Business Enterprises in the competitive Solicitation process, the District has established a program that provides incentives to encourage small and local Vendors to participate in District Solicitations
Request for Bids
Click HERE to verify your firm’s Local status under the Small and Local Business Enterprise Program on the "Doing Business with West Basin" page.
The Juanita Millender-McDonald Carson Regional Water Recycling Plant (JMMCRWRP), located in the City of Carson, provides advanced treatment of Title 22 recycled water through microfiltration (MF), reverse osmosis (RO), and nitrification processes. The treated product water is supplied to the Marathon Refinery for boiler-feed and cooling tower applications.
Sodium Hypochlorite (SHC) is a critical chemical used at JMMCRWRP. It is essential for boiler feedwater production to minimize MF membrane fouling, support MF and RO membrane cleaning, and provide breakpoint chlorination for the nitrification process. In 2022, the original 8,000-gallon FRP SHC storage tank suffered a structural failure, resulting in a leak. To maintain uninterrupted operation, a temporary 6,900‑gallon HDPE tank supplied by Rain for Rent was installed and has remained in service since. After evaluating long-term operational needs, constructability, and durability, West Basin determined that replacing the failed tank with a permanent 9,100‑gallon FRP tank would provide a more reliable and sustainable solution.
Tikneshea Hicks, Contracts Administrator II
Email: tiknesheah@westbasinca.gov
Phone: (310) 660-6207
17140 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
To qualify as a Small and/or Local Business Enterprise, the Respondent must provide verification of their Business Enterprise status in the Bid Response Section of this IFQ.
| Solicit Bids: | July 2, 2026 |
| Pre-Bid Conference* (Mandatory): | July 16, 2026, 2:00pm Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233422673742869?p=D0q3thqBln9FOm5J3X |
| Last Day for Comments or Questions: | July 23, 2026, 5:00pm |
| Bids Due: | July 30, 2026, 2:00pm |
For the purpose of evaluation of Informal and Formal competitive Quotations, the Quotations of SBEs or LBEs will be reduced by 3% of SBE or LBE participants who propose as Prime Contractors. If the participant is both a small and a local business, the Quotation will be reduced by 6%.
If a Prime Supplier includes a SBE or LBE as a Sub(s) in its Quote, the District will reduce the Prime’s Quotation by 1% for participation from either SBE or LBE Sub(s) only if at least 30% of the total compensation paid by the District under the terms of the contract are allocated to and received by the SBE or LBE Sub(s).
If, after this adjustment, the SBE or LBE is determined to be the most competitive Quotation, the actual Contract amount will be the amount originally quoted.
Small and Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Policy Compliance
If this does not apply to your business, please write "Not Applicable or N/A" under Publication Name/Location.
Attach completed Bid Form (Bid Form Section, pages 1-7)
Attached the completed, signed, and notarized Noncollusion Affidavit Form (Bid Form Section, page 8)
Attach the completed, signed, and notarized Bid Bond (Bid Bond Section, pages 1-2)
Do you qualify as Small Business Enterprise?
Small Business Enterprise (SBE): To be considered as a Small Business Enterprise and to encourage maximum participation, the District will accept a Vendor that meets and is certified to the Federal U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards, or the SBE standards set by the California Department of General Services (DGS). In addition, the District will accept a Vendor’s self-certification of any local agency within the State of California. All certifications are subject to verification.
If yes - respondent must attach documentation of Small Business certification.
Do you qualify as Local Business Enterprise?
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): To be considered as a Local Business Enterprise, a Vendor must provide evidence, in the form of a business license, that the Vendor is located at a fixed commercial or residential address where administrative, clerical, professional or other productive work is performed relative to its commercial purpose. The Vendor must be located either within the District’s service area or, within 25 miles of the District’s Carson headquarters for a minimum of one year.
Please click HERE to determine if your firm is considered Local, under Small and Local Business Enterprise Program.
If yes - respondent must attach current copy of the firm's business license.
Do you have a Sub Supplier, Subcontractor or Subconsultant that qualifies as SBE or LBE?
Participation from either SBE or LBE Sub(s) qualify only if at least 30% of the total compensation paid by the District under the terms of the contract are allocated to and received by the SBE or LBE Sub(s).
The Prime must include the Sub(s) services and compensation in its Price Form.
If yes - the Prime (respondent) must attach current copy of the Sub(s) business license and/or SBE certification.
What type of small business is your company?
(Note: This is not a requirement for bidding.)
Are the materials your company provides made in America?
(Note: This is not a requirement for bidding.)
By selecting Yes below, I, on behalf of the Respondent submitting this Proposal, Quotation, or Bid, hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the subject solicitation and all its attachments. I further confirm that, by submitting a proposal, quotation, or bid in response to the subject solicitation, the Respondent agrees to all the terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation and its attachments, including but not limited to, the Sample Agreement or the Purchase Order Standard Terms and Conditions, except as specifically identified in any exceptions submitted concurrently herewith.
The New Vendor Form is located in the Attachments section, Attachment C.
Please provide a brief explanation as to the reason and/or the purpose for this procurement.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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