Project Information

Bid Title

RFB 25-26-21 Ground & Aerial Ladder Testing, Inspection, & Repair Services

Issuing Agency

City of Visalia

Location

California

Published Date

Feb 18, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFB 25-26-21 Ground & Aerial Ladder Testing, Inspection, & Repair Services Deadline: 03/19/2026 @ 2:30pm The City of Visalia is requesting bids for an annual contract for ground & aerial ladder testing, inspection, and repair services. The initial contract shall be for twelve (12) month period and shall, at City's option and upon mutually agreeable terms, be renewable annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. For more information click here .

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Finance & Information Technology

Purchasing Division

February 10, 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS

RFB 25-26-21

ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR GROUND & AERIAL LADDER TESTING, INSPECTION,

AND REPAIR SERVICES

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Purchasing Division located at 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, California 93291,

until 2:30 PM (PT), ON THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026, for an annual contract for Ground & Aerial Ladder Testing

& Inspection Services.

The initial contract shall be for a twelve (12) month period and shall, at the City’s option and upon mutually

agreeable terms, be renewable annually thereafter for four (4) consecutive one-year periods. Bids are being

sought from vendors who have a proven record of experience in providing the services required by this Invitation

to Bid.

Obtain Contract Specifications/Bid Documents: All documents may be requested from the office of the

Purchasing Division, 707 W. Acequia, Visalia, CA 93291 by telephone (559) 713-4334, or by email:

purchasing@visalia.gov. These documents will be emailed when possible if they do not exceed our email capacity.

Documents may also be downloaded from BidNet by registered users (registration information included with this

notice).

A NON-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, AT 9:30 AM (PT). The

meeting will be held as an informational pre-bid teleconference via Microsoft Teams. Bidder attendance is

encouraged but not required. Time will be set aside during the teleconference for vendors to ask questions about

the project and contract requirements. To obtain the link to join the conference and/or dial-in number, please email

your contact information to purchasing@visalia.gov, and the conference information will be forwarded to you.

Questions: Direct questions in writing to the Purchasing Division via email: purchasing@visalia.gov. Questions

must be received by FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2026.

THE CITY HEREBY AFFIRMATIVELY ENSURES that Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged

Business Enterprises (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice.

Individuals and/or entities submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against on the

basis of race, age, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition,

genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or military and veteran

status in any consideration leading to the award of contract.

No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the

benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives or benefits from

Federal financial assistance.

Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions: On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive

Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals.

“Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in

Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents

that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic

Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for

rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract

execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

The City of Visalia reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

707 W. Acequia Ave • Visalia, CA 93291

P 559.713.4334 W visalia.gov

Finance & Information Technology

Purchasing Division

Bid Net Registration Instructions (optional)

The City of Visalia utilizes a regional bid notification system created exclusively for the Purchasing Department

within the area. This system allows the City of Visalia to post all information needed by vendors regarding bids,

quotes (informal), request for proposals, construction notices, addenda and awards.

By establishing one centralized bidding and registration system, vendors will now have a single point of contact

for business opportunities throughout our region. The system will save the City of Visalia (and our vendors) time

and money by reducing printing, postage and mailing costs. All vendors who wish to do business with the City of

Visalia are asked to register on this new system.

Vendors may register online by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityofvisalia.

Registration options are the following:

Option #1 is paid registration. This option emails notification of all bids and addendums from all participating

agencies. This option also allows the vendor to view award information and any other information that is posted.

Monthly and yearly pricing options are available.

Option #2 is free registration. This allows the vendor to login and search (by agency) all bids, addenda, award

information, and any other information that is listed.

If you are already registered on this system, you do NOT have to register again.

The City of Visalia looks forward to providing you with more bid information, less paperwork and simplifying the

entire bid, proposal and quote processes for everyone involved. We appreciate your cooperation and welcome

your participation. Should you have any questions regarding this new system or registration, please call BidNet at

(800) 835-4603 or call the City of Visalia Purchasing Division at (559) 713-4334, email purchasing@visalia.gov or

visit our website at visaliapurchasing.org.

Sincerely,

Purchasing Division

707 W. Acequia Ave • Visalia, CA 93291

P 559.713.4334 W visalia.gov

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services
• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• NAICS 811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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