C24900005 Colonel Allensworth SHP AG Well Repair

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Great Basin District, is seeking a qualified contractor to repair the agricultural well at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park located in Tulare County. The procurement opportunity (Bid Number C24900005) requires a C-57 licensed contractor to provide comprehensive well rehabilitation services, including replacing stolen components such as the pump, pump end, drop pipe, drop wire, and well controller. Key project deliverables include well treatment, wellhead component installation, plumbing discharge into existing storage tank, and comprehensive testing of the non-potable water system. A mandatory job showing is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 11:00 am, with written questions due by March 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Formal bid submissions are due on March 26, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with bid opening at 1:30 pm, and contractors must be prepared to complete the project within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The contract has a waived Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, though DVBE incentives remain applicable. The project's engineer's estimate is $125,000, with a requirement for a 10% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds for the awarded contractor. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion, and a 5% bid retention is mandatory. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a Public Works Bid Form, Bidder's Declaration, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bidder's Bond, and various state-required certifications, including a new Generative Artificial Intelligence Form. The project includes detailed technical specifications for well rehabilitation, covering elements such as epoxy coating, steel pipe installation, air/vacuum valves, and pressure measurement devices. The total work performance period is 485 calendar days from the formal start date, with a 10-day contractor mobilization period included in the project timeline.