Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station - Bid Opening Results.pdf

This is a Bid Opening Results document for San Bernardino County Department of Public Works - Special Districts for the Wildland Firefighting Helitanker Station construction project (Project No. 1378.0185). The project involves construction of a permanent refueling station for wildland firefighting helitankers, with sealed bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the project site, with virtual bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams. The scope of work includes installation of a 3,000-5,000 gallon open-top metal aerial refilling cistern engineered for 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, a 12-inch Class 150 AC pipe connection with backflow prevention, a 6-inch ductile iron service line, site preparation including a graded 25-foot by 25-foot pad, a permanent solar-powered LED aviation wind cone system, perimeter fencing, and electrical work. Final completion is required within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must be licensed California Class A contractors with completion of at least three similar projects within the past five years and must register with the County's Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) prior to submission. California prevailing wage requirements apply, with both contractors and subcontractors requiring Department of Industrial Relations registration 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. Contractors must obtain all permits at their own expense and provide a performance bond and labor and material payment bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract sum from an approved California surety. Comprehensive general liability insurance of $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. Liquidated damages are set at $1,800 per calendar day for delays beyond the 180-calendar-day completion period. One supplemental line item for force account to address unforeseen utility conflicts is included at $40,000.