Rebid 1 Ironwood State Prison New Potable Water Wells Project

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Administrative Services is soliciting sealed bids for construction of two new potable water wells at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference and on-site inspection on July 14, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. is required; bids from non-attending bidders will not be considered. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal applies; only proposals meeting this minimum will be considered.

The scope replaces two aging wells (1R and 5R) with new potable water wells adjacent to existing abandoned wells, connected to the on-site raw water transmission line and water treatment plant. Work includes installation of new pumps, canopies, motors, piping, valves, and electrical conduit; replacement of existing motor control centers and transformers; and integration with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

The prime contractor must hold a valid Class A General Engineering Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Well drilling (C-57) and electrical work (C-10) must be performed by appropriately licensed subcontractors. The state's estimate is $7,350,900. Bidders must provide security equal to 10% of their bid. This project is subject to California Labor Code Section 1773 prevailing wage requirements.

A small-business preference will be granted to certified small-business entities as of the bid opening date. Letters of inquiry are due July 22, 2026. A Questions and Answer Addendum will be posted August 17, 2026. Public bid opening is scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 2, 2026. Drawings and specifications are available through American Reprographics Company at (916) 443-1322 or online at https://www.e-arc.com; qualified prime contractors may request bid proposals after attending the pre-bid conference by contacting Monique Stephens at Monique.Stephens@cdcr.ca.gov.