Rancho California Water District Planet bids #PROJECT D2606

Rancho California Water District Solicits Helicopter Dip Tanks for Wildfire Mitigation

Rancho California Water District is seeking quotations for materials to supply two helicopter dip tanks for wildfire mitigation support in Southwest Riverside County. - Government Buyer: - Rancho California Water District (in partnership with County of Riverside) - Purpose: - Support aerial wildfire suppression operations by providing reliable water sources for helicopters - Part of the District's wildfire mitigation and community protection efforts - Products Requested: - Two helicopter dip tanks (materials only, no installation or services) - One tank for Via Vaquero site - One tank for Avocado Mesa site - No specific part numbers or OEMs specified - Vendors Mentioned (potential bidders): - Allied Solutions - Blue Angel International LLC - CA Traffic Solution - GovData Consulting LLC - Heli-hydrant corp - Legion Contractors - Ninyo & Moore - Pacific Mechanical Supply - PumpPodUSA - Notable Requirements: - Materials-only procurement (installation not included) - Tanks to be installed at two pre-approved high fire risk locations - No set-asides or unique restrictions noted - Electronic bid submission required

Description

Rancho California Water District is soliciting quotations for the materials of two helicopter dip tanks to support aerial wildfire suppression operations within its service area. The project aims to enhance wildfire mitigation and community protection in partnership with the County of Riverside, funded by the County's Unincorporated Communities Initiative. The dip tanks will be located at two approved sites, Via Vaquero and Avocado Mesa, to provide reliable water sources for aerial firefighting in fire-prone areas. The solicitation is in the bidding stage with an electronic bid response format and a response deadline of June 18, 2026.

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