Santa Cruz District Hydrogeological Evaluation of Water Well Drilling Sites

The California Department of Parks and Recreation's Santa Cruz District is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a hydrogeological evaluation of water well drilling sites at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park in San Mateo County. The primary objective is to perform a comprehensive geographical and geophysical survey of potential water well locations utilizing geological, geophysical, and hydrological methodologies. Specific deliverables include reviewing water well drilling data, water quality data, and regional groundwater occurrence information, with a final requirement to provide three recommended drilling locations detailing well depth, estimated long-term yield, and probable water quality characteristics. Contractors must possess current, active, and unrestricted Professional Hydrogeologist and Professional Geologist licenses issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. The project has a defined timeline of 90 calendar days to complete the work, including 10 days for contractor mobilization, with all work to be performed Monday through Friday between 0700-1700 hours. Bid solicitation questions will be accepted until 12:00 PM on February 25, 2016, with all inquiries to be submitted to Felipe Jauregui at Felipe.Jauregui@parks.ca.gov. The final bid responses are due on March 3, 2016, at 2:00 PM.

The contract includes a 5% Small Business preference and DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) incentives, though the DVBE participation requirement has been explicitly waived. Bidders requesting Small Business preference are encouraged to submit their certification approval letter from the State Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification. Payment and performance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $5,000, with contractors needing to provide a bondability letter during bid submission and submit actual bonds within 10 calendar days of award. The estimated project value is $21,000, to be awarded as a lump sum payment that includes all labor, materials, equipment, taxes, and incidentals. The contract term runs from the Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2016. Contractors must maintain their own security for tools and equipment, handle traffic control needs, and coordinate any necessary road or parking area closures with the state's representative. Notably, contractors are prohibited from storing or disposing of hazardous materials on state property and must conduct a thorough site inspection before submitting a bid.