Inland Feeder-San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) Foothill Pump Station Intertie Stage 1.pdf

MS August 6, 2025 00020-1 2049 (construction contract)

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

DOCUMENT 00020

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Inland Feeder/San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) Foothill Pump Station Intertie, Stage 1

N-1 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California hereby invites sealed bids for the Inland Feeder/San

Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) Foothill Pump Station Intertie, Stage 1 located in Highland, CA in accordance with Specifications No. 2049.

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 furnishing and installing approximately 2,150 linear feet of 54-inch to 66-inch diameter steel pipe, furnishing and installing approximately 200 linear feet of 144-inch diameter steel pipe, installation of large-diameter Contractor-furnished valves, 54” and 145.5” diameter tie-ins, associated pipe fittings, four surge tanks, two valve vaults, air compressor yard structure, drainage improvements, various electrical upgrades, instrumentation and controls, piping systems, installation of Metropolitan-furnished 54” and 132” diameter valves, excavation of cobbles and large boulders, welding, disinfection, surface restoration, 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 $25,000,000 and $30,000,000. 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 Foothill Pump Station, 8650 Cone Camp Road, Highland, CA 92346 at 9:00 a.m., August 18, 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. Immediately following the pre-bid conference, a tour of the project will be given. 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.

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 29, 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.

N-10 Pursuant to California Public Contract Code 3400(c)(2), Metropolitan has found that Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers are required in order to match other products in use in Metropolitan’s operations and maintain compatibility with the existing SCADA system.

N-11 Bidders shall consider contracting with Small Business Enterprises, Minority Businesses, Women’s Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Labor Surplus Area Firms (“Federal Business Enterprises”). Bidders must enable maximum practicable opportunity of SBEs, DVBEs, and Federal Business Enterprises requirements (each a, “Business Enterprise”) to participate in contract performance consistent with its efficient performance as set forth in Document 00125FP, Business Enterprise Program for Federally Funded Projects.

N-12 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.

Notice Inviting Bids

2049 00020-2 MS August 6, 2025 (construction contract)

N-13 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-14 Firms that have a business relationship such as partner, affiliate and subsidiary with HDR, Womack Consulting Services, Water Resources Solutions, Ninyo & Moore, 5RMK Inc., SVS, Clark Prothero, PMA Consultants who designed or prepared a cost estimate review for 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-15 Document 00700FP, General Conditions, Attachment B, Financial Assistance Agreement, governs over this Contract.

N-16 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 4, 2026

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