Sewage Lift Pumps Replacement in Shasta County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #02A2383) for a sewage lift pumps replacement project located at the District 02 Office Building Complex in Redding, California. The procurement covers the complete removal and replacement of two existing sewage ejector pumps, requiring the successful contractor to furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, supplies, permits, parts, equipment, and incidentals for disconnection, removal, and legal disposal. Key project deliverables include installing two new contractor-supplied sewage ejector pumps and associated piping, with specific technical requirements such as a new 4-inch vent pipe running vertically through the building's first floor and exterior, terminating 3 feet above the roof parapet. Contractors must possess a valid C-36 (Plumbing Contractor) or B General Building Contractor license and hold Confined Space Entry Training Certification. The project timeline includes an optional site inspection scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid submissions due on March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated contract term runs from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

The procurement includes several notable provisions for small and disadvantaged businesses, with a 5% Small Business preference applying to certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, or Small Businesses for Public Works. While there is no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, DVBE participation is encouraged with potential incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. A payment bond of 100% is mandatory for bids surpassing $25,000. The project jurisdictions include Shasta County, San Bernardino City, Shasta CDP, Shasta Lake City, and Mount Shasta City, indicating a broad regional scope for this infrastructure improvement initiative. Interested contractors should note the accessibility accommodations, with options to request digital accessibility versions of solicitation documents through a provided web link or by calling (916) 654-2852.