Specification No. 24-08 (C51669), Physical Security Upgrades (South) - Phase I, Southern Field Division O&M Center, Pearblossom Pumping Plant, Oso Pumping Plant

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The California Department of Water Resources is procuring physical security upgrades for its Southern Field Division water facilities in Los Angeles County through this state and local contract opportunity. The project includes site security improvements such as fencing, impact-rated gates, personnel gates, bollards, reinforced concrete work, a prefabricated guard shack, security camera poles, security hardening of doors and windows, electrical conduits, and other site work at the Oso Pumping Plant, Pearblossom Pumping Plant, and Southern Field Division O&M Center. The estimated cost range for the project is $8,200,000 to $9,800,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2024, and sealed bids are due by July 31, 2024. Interested parties must prequalify and be licensed appropriately to bid on this project.

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The Department of Water Resources encourages Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) participation, with a 25% SB participation goal. There are no details provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Bidders must comply with federal and state economic sanctions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and those with contracts valued at $5 million or more must report on their compliance and actions in response to the conflict. Pricing will be based on unit prices and lump sums, and the successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds.