Install Isolation Valves in Chilled Water System SN159204 15 SR#3

The California Department of Developmental Services is soliciting bids for a comprehensive chilled water system valve installation project at the Sonoma Developmental Center located in Eldridge, California. The procurement involves a full-scope infrastructure upgrade requiring a licensed contractor to excavate existing chilled water lines and install approximately 13 new gate valves ranging from 4" to 12" in size. Contractors must provide all necessary materials, labor, tools, transportation, equipment, and supervision to complete the project, which includes backfilling and repaving surfaces to match existing conditions. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for April 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Plant Operations Building, with bid submissions due by May 19, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Qualification requirements include possessing a current "A" contractor's license, and the project has a specified contract duration of 60 working days from the notice to proceed. Key evaluation criteria will likely include technical capability, compliance with specifications, and adherence to project requirements outlined in the detailed technical specifications documents.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside provisions, with a 5% small business preference and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal. Contractors must provide payment and performance bonds covering 100% of the contract value and carry specific insurance requirements, including $1 million in general liability insurance and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. Liquidated damages are established at $150 per day for project delays, and progress payments will be available in 25% increments with a 5% retention held until final project completion. The contractor must provide a two-year written warranty covering all workmanship defects and comply with California building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire codes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure work and the detailed technical requirements suggest a substantial project investment. The project also requires strict quality control, including testing in the presence of Department of Developmental Services representatives and providing six sets of specialized tools for equipment operation and maintenance upon project completion.