C24645016 McArthur Burney Falls Septic Improvements

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Northern Buttes District, is seeking bids for a septic system improvement project at McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park in Shasta County. The procurement is a public works contract involving the comprehensive replacement of the septic system at Comfort Station 1, which includes installing an 8,000-gallon fiberglass septic tank, a 3,000-gallon concrete dosing chamber, pressure-dosed sand beds, new electrical infrastructure, and associated site work. Qualified bidders must possess a Class A contractor's license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory job walk is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST at 24898 HWY 89, Burney, CA, and electronic bids are due by 1:00 PM on April 1, 2025, with a public bid opening via Teams meeting. The project has a 300-calendar-day legal term with a 60-calendar-day work performance period, and the engineer's estimated project cost is $510,000. Contractors will be required to perform ground disturbance work with monitoring by a Pit River Tribe representative and complete construction Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

The contract includes provisions for Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, with the DVBE participation requirement waived but the DVBE incentive still applicable. A 5% bid preference is available for certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% to certified small businesses. Bidders must provide documentation of small business or DVBE status, including certification printouts and required forms. The contract is subject to prevailing wage rates and requires a bid bond of 10% of the total bid amount. Successful bidders will need to provide payment and performance bonds, and the work will involve specific environmental protections, including archaeological monitoring and storm water management. Contractor compensation will be based on actual expenditures in accordance with bid form rates, with monthly invoicing subject to a 5% retention and potential liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract completion time. The project is expected to commence after Labor Day 2025, with specific manufacturer components including Custom Fiberglass Works tanks, Zoeller pumps, and Eljen treatment modules.