Specification No. 25-01 (C51676) Temporary Rock Barriers - 2025, 2026, 2027, Middle River, Old River and Grant Line Canal

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking a Time & Material contract for Specification No. 25-01 (C51676) involving Temporary Rock Barriers in San Joaquin County for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The project requires installation and removal of rock barriers and associated appurtenances at Middle River, Old River, and Grant Line Canal, with specific work including placement and removal of Department-furnished rock materials, culverts, docks, articulating concrete mats, turbidity curtains, anchors, and other accessories. Contractors must hold a Class A contractor's license and be prequalified by DWR, with a mandatory site inspection scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Howard Road Yard. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 19, 2025, at the California Natural Resources Headquarters in Sacramento. The project involves detailed engineering specifications, including installation of 29-35 articulating concrete mats per location, 48" diameter corrugated metal pipes with flap gates, and maintenance of specific barrier elevations and notches during annual installation and removal.

The contract includes a 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and offers a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of up to 3% during bid evaluation. Contractors must comply with U.S. sanctions related to Russia's actions in Ukraine and provide documentation of compliance for contracts valued at $5 million or more. The estimated total contract value ranges from $7,500,000 to $9,000,000, with specific estimated values of $1,660,000 for labor, $2,880,000 for materials, and $2,336,000 for construction equipment, plus contractor markup percentages. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day will be applied for late completion of mobilization and specified work. The contract duration extends through January 31, 2028, with work focused on maintaining South Delta State Water Facilities infrastructure. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).