Colorado River Aqueduct Pumping Plants Sump Rehabilitation.pdf

MS October 29, 2024 00020-1 2008 (construction contract)

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

DOCUMENT 00020

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Colorado River Aqueduct Pumping Plants Sump Rehabilitation

N-1 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California hereby invites sealed bids for the Colorado River Aqueduct

Pumping Plants Sump Rehabilitation located in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, CA in accordance with Specifications No. 2008.

N-2 Bid documents may be obtained free of charge from Metropolitan’s bid system at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/16151/bo/bo-search. At the page of “Bid Opportunities,” click on this project name, then on the “Documents” tab, and “Download.” Prospective bidders must register at the website in order to download plans, specifications and prospective bidders’ list, and to receive addenda and notifications when issued. Prospective bidders shall be responsible for checking the website to retrieve and review all posted addenda.

N-3 Project Description - The work consists of replacement of concrete, structural supports, platforms, grating, handrails, sump covers, pumps, motors, valves, pipes, lighting, and ventilation; installation of Metropolitan-furnished equipment; removal of mud and debris from the sumps; electrical upgrades; hazardous materials abatement; and other appurtenant work as specified and shown on the drawings.

N-4 Estimated Cost of Contract - Metropolitan expects the total cost of construction to range between $31,000,000 and $40,000,000. This estimate is intended to serve merely as a guideline of the magnitude of work. Neither the bidders nor the Contractor shall be entitled to claims because of any inaccuracy in the estimated cost range.

N-5 A pre-bid conference will be held with responsible representatives of prospective bidders at the Gene Pumping Plant at 158000 MWD Road, Parker Dam, CA at 8:00 a.m., June 24, 2026. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is a condition precedent to submittal of a bid, and Metropolitan will not consider a bid from any bidder not represented at the pre-bid conference. Driving directions to the Gene facilities from Los Angeles are as follows: Take Interstate 10 East and travel past Chiriaco Summit. Continue East to Desert Center and take Highway 177 Exit. Travel North (turn left) approximately 27 miles to Highway 62. Take Highway 62 East and travel approximately 60 miles, through Vidal Junction, to Earp. Continue straight on Parker Dam Backcountry Byway Road, approximately 15 miles North towards Parker Dam. At the turnoff for Parker Dam, stay to the left on MWD Road. Approximately 1-1/2 miles up MWD Road, turn left at the “MWD” sign to enter Gene Pumping Plant facilities. If additional directions are required, bidders may call the Desert Operations Control Center (DOCC) at telephone number (760) 663-4911. Immediately following the pre-bid conference, a tour of the project will be given. The attendees shall be responsible for driving their own vehicles to Eagle Mountain, Iron Mountain, Intake, and Julian Hinds Pumping Plants. The tour is expected to end at the end of the day. Lunch will be provided for attendees of the tour. Attendees must wear construction attire during the tour. All personnel attending the pre-bid conference shall possess a valid government-issued photo identification card and shall not pose a security risk to Metropolitan. Any vehicle entering a Metropolitan facility is subject to search and visual inspection. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by subcontractors is not required.

N-6 Questions regarding this project shall be emailed to SpecsDesk@mwdh2o.com or directed to the Specifications Desk at (213) 217-6515.

N-7 Bids shall be submitted to Metropolitan at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/16151/bo/bo-search in accordance with the requirements of Document 00100, Instructions to Bidders, on or before 2:00 p.m., July 14, 2026. Bids submitted after the time specified will not be accepted by the Metropolitan online bid system.

N-8 Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, or a surety bond as a guarantee that the bidder will execute the proposed contract if awarded. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond, in accordance with the contract documents.

N-9 The bidder shall have a California contractor license, classification “A” at the time of submitting the bid. In addition, the entity performing asbestos abatement shall be either the prime contractor with a California Contractors State License Board issued ASB certification or a subcontractor with a C-22 license. A subcontractor having a different “C” license may perform abatement work if it possesses an ASB certification and the abatement work is associated with said “C” license.

The pump installer shall show proof of experience by listing in Document 00420, Bidder's Information, at least three installations completed within the last 10 years, of similar type and complexity, with 1 being a vertical pump. The bidder shall complete all information required in Document 00420, and include the entity on Document 00430, Subcontractor List, if the work is to be performed by a subcontractor and the amount is more than 1/2 of 1 percent of the total bid price. Pursuant to

Notice Inviting Bids

2008 00020-2 MS October 29, 2024 (construction contract)

PCC 3400(c)(2), Metropolitan has found that Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers are required in order match other products in use in Metropolitan’s operations and maintain compatibility with the existing SCADA system.

N-10 Metropolitan has adopted a policy encouraging the participation of Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SBE/DVBE) firms in its contracts. For this project, Metropolitan requires small and/or disabled veteran business participation of at least 20 percent of the total bid. Failure to meet this percentage will cause Metropolitan to reject the bid as non-responsive. SBE/DVBE participation will be determined by the total value of all contracts entered into with SBEs and DVBEs for this project. Bidders may call Metropolitan's Business Outreach Officer at (213) 217-7444 with questions regarding the Small/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program.

N-11 The successful bidder and his or her agents, employees, and subcontractors shall comply with provisions of the California Labor Code, including those relating to payment of prevailing rates of wages. The bidder and his or her subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Metropolitan will not accept any bid without proof of current registration to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5.

N-12 The successful bidder will be permitted to substitute securities for money that would otherwise be withheld by Metropolitan as provided in California Public Contract Code § 22300.

N-13 Firms that have a business relationship such as partner, affiliate and subsidiary with Strategic Value Solutions, Inc., who designed this project, in whole or in part, are prohibited from bidding on this job due to potential conflicts of interest, appearances of favoritism, and the need to ensure a fair and transparent competitive bidding process.

N-14 This project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). The successful bidder and his or her agents, employees, and subcontractors shall comply with provisions of the PLA.

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT

OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

June 9, 2026

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