Opportunity
Coachella Valley Water District PlanetBids #RFB 2026-7
Solicitation for 4,000-Gallon Water Trucks with Operators for Dust Control Services
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
RFB 2026-7
NAICS
484220
The Coachella Valley Water District is seeking bids for the provision of up to thirteen 4,000-gallon water trucks with operators to perform dust control services across its service area. - Government Buyer: - Coachella Valley Water District, Finance Department - Procurement Division - Contact: Justin Lerma - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 13 road-legal, California-registered 6x6 4,000-gallon water trucks - Must be equipped with PTO-driven pony pump or trash pump - Operational front, rear, and side spray bars - Manual hose capability - Compliant with air-gap and safety requirements - Operator services for each truck - Operators must be AQMD certified for fugitive dust control - Services provided on an as-needed, hourly fully burdened rate (includes equipment, labor, fuel, insurance, and taxes) - Notable Requirements: - No contractor may be awarded more than six trucks - Trucks must be compliant with specific technical and safety standards - Mobilization fees based on distance - No guaranteed minimum purchase quantities - Compliance with AQMD certifications and DIR registration is mandatory - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation - Example prospective vendors include Desert Rain Water Truck Service and Sky Construction Services Inc. - Places of Performance: - Coachella Valley Water District service area - Coachella Campus (51501 Tyler Street, Coachella, CA 92236) - Whitewater Groundwater Replenishment Facility (Windy Point, CA) - Winterhaven, CA (Gordon Wells Mile Post 0.15)
Description
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is soliciting bids for the provision of 4,000-gallon water trucks with operators to perform dust control services at various job sites throughout the CVWD service area. The contract includes a one-year base term with four additional one-year options exercisable at the District's sole discretion. Bidders must submit required documentation including bid acknowledgment, non-collusion declaration, experience statement, DIR registration, and AQMD certifications. Successful bidders must provide insurance certificates and execute a written agreement within fifteen business days of the Notice of Award.