CDBG Alley Improvement Project - FY25 and FY26

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is requesting bids on hydropneumatic tank replacement and rehabilitation at three booster station locations in Riverside County, California under Invitation 2026-4, with electronic bids due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT and a questions deadline of July 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. The awardee must hold a California Class A General Engineering license.

The scope includes replacement of two existing steel hydropneumatic tanks at booster stations 05505 and 06730, and rehabilitation of one existing steel hydropneumatic tank at booster station 06504. Work encompasses surface preparation, abrasive blast cleaning of all interior and exterior surfaces, application of protective interior coatings and exterior paints, handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, disinfection per Specifications-Section TC 33 13 13, installation of new tanks and re-installation of appurtenances, installation of new wharf fire hydrants and piping, and provision of additional ventilation and filtration during blasting, coating, and painting operations (required due to the low-profile building at booster station 06504).

The estimated contract value is $480,000 to $500,000. The contract commences September 14, 2026 with a 280 calendar-day performance period. The award will be made on a lump-sum basis to a single qualified contractor. Bid bonds equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, payment bonds at 100 percent, and performance bonds at 100 percent are required. Bids remain valid for 60 days following opening. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per day for project delays.

An optional onsite pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT at 79784 Jefferson Street, La Quinta, California. Bids must be submitted through the PlanetBids vendor portal. Contact: Amer Hassouneh, CVWD Engineering Department, 760-398-2651 ext. 2289 or ahassouneh@cvwd.org.