Cathodic Protection System Survey

West Basin Municipal Water District is seeking a professional consultant to conduct a comprehensive Cathodic Protection System Survey for its recycled water distribution system in Los Angeles County, California. The project involves testing 366 cathodic protection test stations across 110 miles of pipelines, with approximately 45 miles being metallic. The primary objectives include determining pipeline protection adequacy, assessing the remaining life of anodes, performing minor repairs to existing cathodic protection systems, and identifying system deficiencies. Proposers must provide a detailed technical approach, demonstrate qualifications, and submit a cost estimate for potential repairs. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on May 1, 2025, with proposals due on May 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams, and candidate interviews are planned for the week of June 9th, with a board recommendation expected on June 23, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include proposal completeness and quality, respondent qualifications, key personnel, technical approach, references, and cost.

The procurement includes provisions for Small and Local Business Enterprise participation, with potential scoring advantages for businesses meeting specific certification criteria. Respondents must be currently registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $2,000,000 in Business Automobile Liability, and $1,000,000 in Workers' Compensation. The Scope of Work includes a $10,000 allowance for minor repairs and requires work to be performed in accordance with NACE Standards for Cathodic Protection in Underground Metallic Pipelines. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project will be compensated on a time-and-material basis, with the consultant responsible for developing a field survey template, creating a digital dashboard for tracking cathodic protection, and providing class IV cost estimates for recommended repairs. The project stems from previous evaluation and design work completed in February 2023 and will require close coordination with West Basin representatives.