SB Minor B 11A4122 / Replace existing controller cabinet, pedestrian signal, vehicle signal, camera detector, APS and cables of a traffic signal system and install an intersection camera in San Diego County in the city of La Mesa

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking a Time & Material contract for the installation and removal of temporary rock barriers in the South Delta region, specifically at Middle River, Old River, and Grant Line Canal for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure work including placement and removal of Department-furnished rock materials, culverts, docks, articulating concrete mats, turbidity curtains, anchors, and other related accessories. Contractors will be responsible for tasks such as installing underwater crushed rock pads, constructing boat access ramps, and maintaining navigational aids. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Howard Road Yard, with interested parties required to email doe_specs@water.ca.gov two days in advance to confirm attendance. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 19, 2025, at the California Natural Resources Headquarters in Sacramento. Contractors must hold a Class A contractor's license and be prequalified by the Department, with the project requiring specialized equipment including barge-mounted cranes, pile drivers, and certified diving crews.

The procurement includes a 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and offers a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive during bid evaluation. Contractors must comply with Executive Order N-6-22, which requires adherence to U.S. economic sanctions against Russia, particularly for contracts valued at $5 million or more. The project has an estimated cost range of $7,500,000 - $9,000,000, with bid categories including labor (estimated at $1,660,000), materials (estimated at $2,880,000), and construction equipment (estimated at $2,336,000). The contract duration extends through January 31, 2028, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for late completion of mobilization. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The Department will furnish some materials, and the actual amount of work will be determined by the Engineer as needed, with no guarantee of minimum quantities.