Copper Basin Reservoir Discharge Valve Replacement.pdf

MS August 6, 2025 00020-1 1947 (construction contract)

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

DOCUMENT 00020

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Copper Basin Reservoir Discharge Valve Replacement

N-1 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California hereby invites sealed bids for the Copper Basin Reservoir

Discharge Valve Replacement located in in San Bernardino County, CA in accordance with Specifications No. 1947.

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 removing an existing discharge valve and actuator; installing a Metropolitan-furnished 54-inch fixed cone valve and actuator; recoating the discharge pipeline interior; refurbishing valve house and a 54-inch slide gate valve; upgrading associated electrical systems; replacing electrical and telecommunications cables; fabricating and installing a temporary underwater isolation device; improving the access road, 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 $17,000,000 and $21,000,000. 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, 158000 MWD Ranch Rd., Parker Dam, CA 92267 at 8:00 a.m. September 2, 2026. 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.

RSVP is required. 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. Immediately following the pre-bid conference, a tour of the project will be given. The attendees shall be responsible for driving their own vehicles. Four-wheel vehicles are required. 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 (boots appropriate for hiking are recommended). 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. As parking at the site is limited, carpooling within the bidder’s organization to the maximum extent possible is encouraged. A 0.3-mile roundtrip hike on foot through steep and rough terrain is expected. A boat ride to the top of the dam is expected. See Document 00120, Supplementary Instructions to Bidders for additional information. 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., September 22, 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.

Notice Inviting Bids

1947 00020-2 MS August 6, 2025 (construction contract)

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 entity fabricating parts for the slide gate valve refurbishment shall confirm in Document 00420, Bidder’s General Information, that they meet the qualification requirements. The entity performing work underwater shall have experience in the construction at depths of 50 ft or more and shall show proof of experience by listing in Document 00420 at least 1 project the entity has completed within the last 10 years, of similar type and complexity as in this contract. 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.

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 15 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 its 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 its 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 This project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). The successful bidder and its agents, employees, and subcontractors shall comply with provisions of the PLA.

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT

OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

August 11, 2026

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