24-64063 CSH Water Valve Replacement and Repair Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) in Coalinga is soliciting bids for a Water Valves Replacement and Repair Services project across two distinct sites. The procurement involves replacing four main water line valves: two 16-inch valves, one 12-inch valve, and one tee fitting at Site A, located approximately 8 feet deep under a service road, and one 16-inch valve at Site B, situated 6 feet deep near an inside perimeter road. Qualified bidders must be California-licensed contractors with A or C-34 classification and a minimum of five years' experience in water valve replacement. The project is classified as a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements, with contractors and subcontractors required to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Key procurement dates include a mandatory bidder's conference on April 9, 2025, with questions due by April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM, and final bid submissions due on April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The anticipated contract term spans from May 19, 2025, through May 18, 2028, with a $25,000 allowance for unanticipated parts, materials, and labor.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business preferences and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentives, with potential preference adjustments up to 5% or $50,000. Contractors must comply with additional state requirements, including background checks, tuberculosis screening, and COVID-19 protocol adherence. The procurement is subject to Executive Order N-6-22, which prohibits contractors targeted by economic sanctions related to Russia and Ukraine. Bidders must provide detailed rate sheets covering mobilization, excavation, installation, backfilling, and site restoration. Contractors are required to represent that they are not targets of economic sanctions, with potential bid rejection or contract termination if found in violation. The solicitation references standard state contract terms and conditions, which can be viewed and downloaded from the California Department of General Services website. Prospective bidders must register on the California E-Procure, FI$Cal website to ensure receipt of any addenda or updates to the solicitation.