IFB No 130636 Waste Water Treatment Plant Modernization

The California Military Department, Office of the Adjutant General, is requesting bids on the modernization of the Waste Water Treatment Plant at Camp Roberts under IFB No. 130636, with bids due September 1, 2026, at 2:45 PM and a mandatory pre-bid job walk on July 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Failure to attend the entire pre-bid job walk may result in disqualification.

The prime contractor must hold a current California Contractors State License Board Class B General Building or Class A General Engineering license and a C-22 Asbestos Abatement license, or subcontract to an entity holding the C-22 license. A 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is required, with potential DVBE Incentive Program benefits of up to 1% of the lowest responsive bid. A 5% Small Business preference is also available for certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% of their net bid price to certified small businesses, with a maximum preference amount of $50,000.

The scope includes replacement of wastewater treatment infrastructure with a new Membrane Bioreactor package plant rated for 250,000 gallons per day, low-flow pump stations, influent equalization tanks, sludge dewatering systems (DRYPAC), electrical distribution upgrades from 400A to 1,200A service at 277/480V, SCADA controls integration using Allen Bradley programmable logic controller, permeate retention pond with HDPE liner, and structural canopies. Work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must utilize Procore web-based construction project management software for all documentation, submittals, daily logs with minimum 10 daily photos, and deficiency tracking. All costs for Procore access, training, mobile devices, and internet connectivity are included in the bid with no contract adjustments permitted. A dedicated Quality Control Manager with minimum five years' relevant experience and a comprehensive QC plan are required. All contractor and subcontractor personnel require 3Rs Explosives Safety Education Program training within 30 calendar days of award. The project superintendent must possess minimum 10 years' construction experience with at least 5 years as superintendent on similar-sized projects.

For bids exceeding $24,999.99, a bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount and performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract price are required. Questions are due by 5:00 PM on August 11, 2026, addressed to Robert Hawkins at Robert.Hawkins@cmd.ca.gov. Bid submissions must be emailed to PWC@cmd.ca.gov with Robert Hawkins copied. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the Base Bid only; bid alternates for the permeate retention pond, MBR canopy, sludge handling canopy, and headworks improvements will be considered separately at the State's discretion. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and California Public Records Act compliance.