Santa Clara Valley Water District PlanetBids #VW0696

Algae Treatment Services for Valley Water Ponds in Santa Clara County

This opportunity involves algae treatment services for Valley Water-owned percolation ponds in Santa Clara County, California. - Government Buyer: - Santa Clara Valley Water District (Purchasing and Consultant Contracts Services Unit) - OEMs and Vendors: - BLUE LAGOON S.S. (aquatic dye manufacturer) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named; solicitation is open to all qualified bidders - Products/Services Requested: - Aquatic dye (e.g., BLUE LAGOON S.S.) for pond treatment - Valley Water-approved bacterial agents for algae control - Mechanical harvesting equipment (Operated H-4 harvester or approved equal) - Operated airboat or approved equal for pond access - Certified applicator services for pesticide/herbicide application - Routine and corrective algae control services, including application of dyes, bacterial agents, mechanical harvesting, airboat support, and authorized pesticide applications - Quantities: - Aquatic dye: 2,500 gallons (estimated) - Bacterial agent: 2,500 pounds (estimated) - Daily rate for operated H-4 harvester: 100 days (estimated) - Daily rate for operated airboat: 200 days (estimated) - Certified applicator services: 2,000 hours (estimated) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, permits, and incidentals - Compliance with environmental, safety, and invasive species protocols - Extensive insurance coverage required (general liability, auto, professional, pollution, cyber) - Safety qualification documentation and strict reporting standards - Coordination with Valley Water Project Manager and protection of water quality and aquatic life - Repair of any contractor-caused damage - Submission of work plans, daily field records, monthly reports, and product usage documentation - Places of Performance: - Multiple Valley Water-owned ponds in Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Jose, Campbell, and Cupertino, including Main Ave Ponds, San Pedro Ponds, Church Ave. Ponds, Los Capitancillos Ponds, Alamitos Ponds, Guadalupe Ponds, Kooser Ponds, Piedmont Ponds, Helmsley Pond, Capitol Ponds, McGlincey Ponds, Oka Ponds, Camden Ponds, Sunny Oaks Ponds, Page Ponds, Budd Ave Ponds, and McClellan Ponds.

Description

This solicitation is for algae treatment services at various Valley Water ponds located throughout Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Jose, Campbell, and Cupertino in Santa Clara County, California. The scope includes inspection, application of aquatic dye and bacterial agents, corrective work, coordination with the project manager, environmental compliance, water quality protection, damage repair, and documentation. The contract involves multiple categories such as water treatment chemicals, utility services, water treatment services, and aquatic weed control. The solicitation requires bidders to attend a pre-bid meeting and submit bids electronically by the specified due date.

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