C1562042 Water Tank Fencing Project

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Central Valley District is seeking bids for the C1562042 Water Tank Fencing Project located at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area in Merced County, California. The procurement involves installing chain-link fencing around two water storage facilities: a 100,000-gallon potable water storage tank and a water treatment plant structure. The project requires furnishing all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, and transportation necessary to complete the fencing installation in accordance with specified plans and specifications. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the San Luis Reservoir SRA East Building in Gustine, CA, with bids due by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Contractors must possess a Class A General Engineering, Class B General Building, and/or C13 Fencing Contractor license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The project requires 360 feet of 8' high chain-link fencing with 36 holes for the water tank and 413 feet of fencing with 43 holes for the water treatment plant, with a project duration of thirty calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The contract includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with a minimum 6% goal, and failure to meet this requirement will render a bid non-responsive. An incentive will be given to bidders who exceed the 6% DVBE participation requirements. Small businesses may receive a 5% bid preference, either as certified small businesses or by subcontracting at least 25% of the total bid amount to certified small businesses. The project estimate is $16,000, with bid security required for bids exceeding $250,000 and payment bonds necessary for contracts over $5,000. Contractors must provide general liability insurance of $1M per occurrence and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The bid documents require several forms, including Public Works Bid Form, DVBE Participation form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Darfur Contracting Act certification. Specific technical requirements include using 2 3/8" OD structural line posts, 2 7/8" OD structural end/corner/gate posts, and 4" OD structural gate posts for 20' double swing gates at both locations.