Operations Center Vactor Decanting Station

The City of Santee, California is requesting sealed bids for construction of an Operations Center Vactor Decanting Station (CIP 2023-32) under RFB, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the City Clerk's Office, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Building 3, Santee, CA 92071. This is a prevailing wage project subject to California Department of Industrial Relations compliance monitoring and California Air Resources Board fleet compliance requirements — both are binding regulatory constraints.

The scope encompasses comprehensive site development and utility construction: earthwork and grading, sewer and water pipelines with associated valves and hydrants, sand/oil separator installation, precast drop inlets, reinforced concrete work, asphalt concrete patching, bollards, masonry walls, metal roofing and doors, resinous flooring systems, waterproofing, electric pressure washers, tankless water heater, water deionizer system, copper plumbing, underground conduits, electrical systems (panel, transformer, safety disconnect, wiring, receptacles, lighting), metal shade structure and foundation, construction staking, water pollution control, and geotechnical testing with special inspection services. Work must be completed within 80 working days.

The Engineer's estimate is $850,000. All contractors and subcontractors must hold a Class A California contractor's license at bid submission and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. A bid bond, certified check, or cash deposit equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount is required. Successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after opening. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 9534 Via Zapador, Santee, CA 92071.