6000001995 Replace Existing Double Containment Steam and Condensate Lines

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor to replace existing double containment steam and condensate lines at California State Prison in Los Angeles County, located in Lancaster. The project requires comprehensive replacement of steam and condensate infrastructure, including installing new 4" Schedule 80 Carbon Steel Black Steel Supply Pipe with 2" mineral wool insulation and a 3" Schedule 80 Carbon Steel Black Condensate Pipe with 1" mineral wool insulation, both to be encased in a 20" steel containment carrier pipe. Contractors must possess and maintain a valid "A, C-4, C-34, C-36" California Contractors State License Board specialty license or a "B" license with qualified subcontractors. The mandatory bidders' walk-through was originally scheduled for March 29, 2016, with a revised date of April 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Letters of inquiry are due by April 18, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., and bid submissions are due by April 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. The contract requires completion within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for work extending beyond the specified completion date.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for bids exceeding $15,000. A payment bond is mandatory for contracts over $25,000, and a faithful performance bond is required for contracts exceeding $10,000 with progress payments. The state's estimated budget for this agreement is $140,217.00, with payment to be made as a lump sum upon completion and approval of work. Contractors are responsible for securing all necessary permits, licenses, bonds, transportation, labor, materials, and equipment. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The project requires comprehensive coordination with the California State Prison facility, ensuring minimal disruption to existing operations while replacing critical steam and condensate infrastructure.