Specification No. 26-02, C51691, Full Pipe Penetration Replacement Deferred Maintenance Program (DMP) Glenn County

The California Department of Water Resources is procuring construction services for Specification No. 26-02, Contract C51691, a Full Pipe Penetration Replacement Deferred Maintenance Program in Glenn County located along the Sacramento River Levee. The project involves the replacement of existing corrugated metal pipe penetrations with reinforced concrete pipes at four designated sites: three sites (22922, 22924, and 22928) require replacement of 24-inch diameter corrugated metal pipes with 24-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipes, while one site (22925) requires replacement of a 48-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe with a 48-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. In addition to pipe replacement, contractors must replace existing concrete headwalls, inlet and outlet structures, flap gates, and slide gates at each culvert location, with all work meeting specifications including 4,000 PSI concrete compressive strength at 28 days and Grade 60 reinforcing steel. Prospective bidders must possess a California Class A contractor's license and must complete and submit a Safety Prequalification Questionnaire to the Department of Water Resources at DOE_Specs@water.ca.gov no later than five days before bid opening to establish eligibility; contractors with an experience modification rate exceeding 1.25 or incident rates exceeding industry averages must provide a full-time safety professional at their own expense. A mandatory site inspection trip is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Site 22922, with prospective bidders required to confirm attendance two days prior by contacting doe_specs@water.ca.gov and provide their own personal protective equipment including hard hats, safety vests, and work boots. The bid due date is April 22, 2026, and interested parties should register as planholders or bidders by emailing DOE_Specs@water.ca.gov to obtain project documentation and specifications.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular types of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or minority-owned firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project requires coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service regarding a Special Use Permit (Number 81627-25-025) for Site 22928 and compliance with environmental sensitive area protections, with temporary staging areas, stockpile locations, and site access routes detailed in the comprehensive 42-sheet bid set drawing package that includes general plans, demolition plans, excavation plans, structural details, and concrete riser designs aligned with ACI 301 standards and American Welding Society guidelines. The estimated project cost range is $1,600,000 to $2,100,000, with contract award anticipated following the April 22, 2026 bid due date. Upon approval of the Safety Prequalification Questionnaire, contractors are placed on the safety prequalification list for 12 months and do not need to resubmit for subsequent Department of Water Resources projects during that period.