Rebid SPD126-SPDAD-6422Ad2 - Signed.pdf
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- SPD126-SPDAD-6422
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- San Bernardino County, California
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This is a rebid solicitation document for the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works - Special Districts for the construction of a Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station (Project No. 1378.0185). The project scope encompasses the installation of a permanent 3,000-5,000 gallon open-top metal aerial refilling cistern engineered to withstand sustained winds exceeding 65 miles per hour with a 6-10 minute refill cycle, a dechlorination system treating 175-250 gallons per minute, redundant solar-powered systems with dual battery and solar panel sets, SCADA and cellular communication capabilities, solar-powered LED lighting and aviation wind cone system with 10-foot mast and 18-inch by 6-foot fabric sock, perimeter fencing, electrical infrastructure for shore power, a 12-inch Class 150 AC pipe hot tap water connection with full backflow prevention, a 6-inch ductile iron service line, and site preparation with graded 25-foot by 25-foot pad and compacted gravel or concrete foundation. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the project site, with sealed bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via virtual bid opening through Microsoft Teams. Final completion is required within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,800 per calendar day for delays.
Bidders must be licensed California Class A contractors with demonstrated completion of at least three similar projects within the past five years. California prevailing wage requirements apply, and both contractors and all subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations per Labor Code Section 1725.5. A bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the total base bid price must be submitted, with bids valid for 60 calendar days following opening. Performance and labor and material payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, are required from an approved California surety. Comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation, and builder's risk insurance with San Bernardino County and the District named as additional insureds are mandatory. Contractors must obtain all permits at their own expense, including excavation and encroachment permits from San Bernardino County Department of Public Works. A supplemental line item for force account addressing unforeseen utility conflicts is included at $40,000. Bidders must register with the County's Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) prior to submission.
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Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station Addendum No. 1 Page 1 of 4
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
ADDENDUM NO. 2
TO THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, GENERAL CONDITIONS,
SPECIAL CONDITIONS, AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station Rebid
PROJECT NO.: 1378.0185
July 06, 2026
The Contract Bid Documents for the above referenced project are hereby amended in the following manner and the following manner only:
I. All provisions of Addendum No. 2 are hereby incorporated into the Contract Documents, and
Bidders shall account for all provisions pursuant to Addendum No. 2 in submitting their bid proposals. Each Bidder shall include a dated and signed copy of this Addendum with their sealed bid proposal.
1. ITEM NO. 1: Question and Answers
1. RFQ Reference of 6 minutes fill time is (approx. only 500 GPM) RFQ
Reference of 10-minute fill time is (approx. only 300 GPM)? The overall GPM for the project is 800 GPM.
2. Where exactly is that Hot Tap located POC? Hot tap location will be on the water service line that runs towards Glen Helen Parkway as outlined in
Section G - Contract Drawings.
3. What is the distance between Hot Tap to Tank POC? Hot tap will be roughly
477 feet from tank POC
4. What is the friction loss / pressure loss caused by the Backflow prevention?
There is no backflow prevention system installed. Contractor to install as part of the project bid items.
5. What is the friction loss between the Hot Tap and Tank POC? There is no data for this as there is no hot tap done
6. What is the PSI and GPM at the Tank point of connection? GPM at POC is
800GPM, we are waiting for the information on PSI.
7. General SCADA / Remote Activation Questions so I know what we are including in the Estimate to contractors: Contractor to furnish and install
SCADA equipment and all ancillary products. The county will self-perform full integration of SCADA to the County system.
8. Will County DPW be the primary controller / operator of the
SCADA? Controlling the Fill Valve, level control sensor, Drain, Lights, Full and Low Water sensors to activate (5 Channels) Correct? Yes, the County will control and operate through SCADA.
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9. Is the County providing the electronic low water and level control sensors, 8 port Bus and Modem to be installed in Dip Tank as part of internal SCADA system?Contractors to provide all necessary SCADA equipment and products as part of the SCADA System.
10. Cellular Comms. is listed, Can it be LTE and/or Satellite to our Internet
Portal? LTE is the communications selected - Contractor to verify what LTE company has best network signal in project area to select service EI ATT, Verizon, T-Mobile.
11. Are you looking to have PPUSA also include our Remote Activation module as part of our system for redundancy if power goes out? Our remote activation would be approximately $40K to $45K extra plus annual communications service cost.
12. Redundancy County will be given interface/access to our remote activation portal, or it can be brought into your SCADA. No, county is not currently considering closed source activation systems.
13. Static pressure at the proposed hot tap location. Awaiting information from our Water and Sewage division.
14. Available flow rate (GPM) at the proposed hot tap location. The GPM of the hot tap location is 800 GPM.
15. Any available fire flow or hydraulic test data. There is no fire flow rate as this is a closed system used for water supply for Glen Helen Regional Park
16. Confirmation that the existing water system is capable of achieving the required refill performance. Water system is capable of achieving refill performance
17. Please provide the anticipated fence layout and total required linear footage.
The area is outlined in Section G of the bid documents. The approximate linear feet is 440'.
18. Is the electrical conduit intended only to provide shore power to the cistern site? Electrical is only for shore power to all ancillary equipment for the site.
19. May low-voltage SCADA communication wiring be installed within the same conduit? If fiber optic wire is used for data communications yes, if Cat6 will be used, contractor may use direct burry Cat6 cable and provide a powered network switch to bridge the distance and have no loss of data.
20. If not, may a separate low-voltage conduit be installed within the same trench? Yes, A separate low voltage conduit may be ran in the same trench.
21. If separate conduits are required, please identify the required conduit sizes and any minimum separation requirements. Conduit size to be figured out by contractor.
22. Would the County consider 3-inch or larger rock as an acceptable alternative? Yes, 3 inch or larger rock is acceptable. Provide this for bidding purposes
23. Is the aggregate intended to extend throughout the entire fenced enclosure or only within designated areas around the cistern? Aggregate is for the designated area around the cistern.
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24. Furnish and install SCADA-compatible control valves and equipment only, with future integration by the County, or
25. Fully integrate the new equipment into the County's existing SCADA system located at the adjacent well site?
26. If full integration is required, please provide the SCADA platform, communication protocol, and integration requirements. The County will be conducting the integration, set up, and programing of the SCADA system.
Contractor to Furnish and install SCADA-compatible control valves and equipment only.
27. Any certification forms or documentation that will be required from the
Contractor. The project is not bound to BABA.
28. Where is the point of connection for power and what is the voltage and amperage at this location? There is a panel on the left side as you look at the well that power will be pulled from. 120v 50amps is available
29. Where is the water service line point of connection and what is the depth, size, flow rate, and pressure at this location? Water line runs North to south. We are conducting
GEOTECHNICAL and potholing to verify depth and location. Size is 12-inch pipe 800GPM. We are waiting for the results for static pressure.
30. Will the service line be gravity fed or will pump operation be required for proper flow rate to tank point of connection? Gravity Feed.
31. What is the specification for the tank refresh rate GPM. 800GPM
32. Where is the treated effluent being discharged to? On site, there is no storm water systems in the area.
33. What dechlorination system will be used for the removal of TRC. There is no specific system called. Contractor to provide a system
34. Where is the point of connection to SBC SCADA System? SCADA will be integrated by the
County. It will be done at the well house.
35. Will the SCADA operating interface be provided by SBC or is that to be provided? This will be provided by the County
36. Who will be own, monitor, and operate the SCADA system? The County
37. What communication method will be used for the SCADA operating system? LTE, satellite, manual, or a combination? LTE
38. Is the existing site allowable bearing pressure 2000 PSI? YES
39. Please explain the need for NFPA compliance as this system is not for suppression, it is for supply. No NFPA requirement
40. Please explain the need for AWWA compliance as this system is not for drinking water. No
AWWA requirement
41. Please explain the use of the ground edging confinement system. If this is for dust control, can this be removed in lieu of #3 rock? 3 inch or larger rock is acceptable. Provide this for bidding purposes
42. Can a vendor reference for the wind cone system be provided?
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This is an example and not the sole system the county is recommending or endorsing.
43. Can the bid date be extended 2 weeks from receipt of answers? The County is not considering extension at this time.
ISSUE DATE: 7/06/2026 Date Acknowledged by Bidder: ____________
By: ______________________________ By: ____________________________
Mauricio L. Rodriguez, Senior Project Manager Bidders Company Name
Department of Public Works - Special Districts
Project Management Division _____________________________
Bidders Signature https://www.lightedwindsocks.com/product-category/740sp-series/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11827613754&gbraid=0AAAAABtqwOgRyxLkVY1oLGxfW9X741CBD&gclid=CjwKCAjwpK3SBhASEiwAtV1SPDMG3IpbbbTT7I_dq0CJ1SnfGbOBrmrpT3PS0-BaIQ91p2TbHeNQQxoCM0gQAvD_BwE https://www.lightedwindsocks.com/product-category/740sp-series/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11827613754&gbraid=0AAAAABtqwOgRyxLkVY1oLGxfW9X741CBD&gclid=CjwKCAjwpK3SBhASEiwAtV1SPDMG3IpbbbTT7I_dq0CJ1SnfGbOBrmrpT3PS0-BaIQ91p2TbHeNQQxoCM0gQAvD_BwE
| 2026-07-06T14:30:13-0700 | |
| Mauricio Rodriguez | |
| I am approving this document |
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