Revise Water System

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids on water system infrastructure replacement at Merced River Hatchery in Merced County under an Invitation for Bid, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid job walk on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a prevailing wage project subject to California Department of Industrial Relations requirements.

Bidders must hold a California General Engineering Contractor (Class A), General Building Contractor (Class B), or C-57 Well Drilling Contractor license. Contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations for contracts exceeding $25,000. All contractors and subcontractors must provide proof of insurance. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required at a minimum of 3%, with an incentive available for responsive bids. Small business preferences of 5% apply to qualified California-certified small businesses; non-small businesses may claim a 5% preference by committing 25% of the net bid price to certified small business subcontractors.

The scope includes replacement of a submersible well pump, pump controller, and pump house appurtenances; replacement of one-and-one-quarter-inch water main with two-inch water main; fire flow testing; and miscellaneous related work. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, permits, and taxes are the contractor's responsibility.

The estimated project cost is $160,000. The contract term extends from Department of General Services approval through March 31, 2027, with construction to be completed within 40 working days of the official Notice to Start Date. The job site is located at 4998 Robinson Road, Snelling, California 95369. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond or certified check equal to 10% of the bid amount, payment and performance bonds, and proof of insurance. The notice of intent to award is anticipated for August 18, 2026, with proposed award and project start in November 2026.