Western Region Security Upgrade.pdf

MS August 26, 2026 00020-1 2212 (construction contract)

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

DOCUMENT 00020

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Western Region Security Upgrade

N-1 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California hereby invites sealed bids for the Western Region Security Upgrade, located at 7 facilities in Orange County, CA in accordance with Specifications No. 2212.

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, installing, configuring, testing, and replacing the existing security cameras, sensors, radars, and associated equipment requiring integration with the camera system at 7 facilities in Western Region 4, and other appurtenant work as specified and shown on the Exhibits.

N-4 Estimated Cost of Contract - Metropolitan expects the total cost of construction to range between $385,000 and $577,000. 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 Pre-bid Meeting. A pre-bid meeting will be held with responsible representatives of prospective bidders at Coastal Junction, 25 Creek Road, Irvine CA 92604 at 9:30 a.m., October 14, 2026. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting 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 meeting. All attendees shall sign in with the Metropolitan representative at the site entrance until escorted to the project sites.

Pre-bid meeting attendees are encouraged to register on Metropolitan's online bid system and download and bring the bid documents to the pre-bid meeting.

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., November 10, 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, C-7, or C-10 at the time of submitting the bid.

The entity performing installation of all Genetec-related hardware and software shall be Genetec certified with a minimum classification of Genetec Elite and provide certification information in Document 00420, Bidder’s General Information. 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 Pursuant to Public Contracting Code § 3400(c)(2), Metropolitan finds that the following materials, products, things, or services are required, in order to match other products in use on a particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion.

- Security systems by Genetec Security Center

- Security cameras by Axis Communications Cameras

- Ground-based radar by Magos Ground-Based Radar Systems

N-11 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 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpbsystem.planetbids.com%2Fportal%2F16151%2Fbo%2Fbo-search&data=05%7C02%7Chsnguyen%40mwdh2o.com%7C8f94fa70f8e742ac11c008dc48664a1a%7C2fb019bce03541969563f1a1a400c820%7C0%7C0%7C638464851368119229%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BbyAAeIah0UsbTMRkgnt6YSR1bIKc7ZEiz9ba8z3pg4%3D&reserved=0 mailto:SpecsDesk@mwdh2o.com https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpbsystem.planetbids.com%2Fportal%2F16151%2Fbo%2Fbo-search&data=05%7C02%7Chsnguyen%40mwdh2o.com%7C8f94fa70f8e742ac11c008dc48664a1a%7C2fb019bce03541969563f1a1a400c820%7C0%7C0%7C638464851368119229%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BbyAAeIah0UsbTMRkgnt6YSR1bIKc7ZEiz9ba8z3pg4%3D&reserved=0

2212 00020-2 MS August 26, 2026 (construction contract)

Notice Inviting Bids

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-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.

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.

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT

OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

September 24, 2026

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