Specification No. 26-07, C51696, Check Structure 17 Structural Modifications, San Luis Canal

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting sealed bids for permanent removal and structural modifications at Check Structure 17 on the San Luis Canal in Fresno County, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory site inspection on July 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A 25% Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of up to 5% will be applied to bids achieving 3% or greater DVBE participation. Small Business Preference of up to 5% and Non-Small Business Bid Preference for 25% small business subcontractor utilization of up to 5% will be applied during evaluation. California Company Preference reciprocal provisions also apply.

The scope includes permanent removal of four radial gates, retention of one gate for storage at the Coalinga O&M Yard, and associated structural modifications: contaminated site material removal, stoplog refurbishment and transportation, radial gate cradle frame fabrication, dewatering, removal and disposal of three gates, site excavation and compaction, geotextile and aggregate base installation, and fence and swing gate reinstallation. The project spans Check Structure 17 and subordinate storage and staging locations across Fresno and Merced Counties.

Bidders must hold a California Class A contractor license with Class C-22 heavy equipment operator classification or Class A with C-22 subcontractor. All bidders must be prequalified by DWR and DIR-registered at bid submission and throughout performance. Mandatory safety prequalification requires submission to DOE_SPECS@water.ca.gov no later than five days before bid opening; contractors with Experience Modification Rate exceeding 1.25 or incident rates above Bureau of Labor Statistics industry averages must employ a full-time safety professional.

The estimated cost range is $1,000,000 to $1,250,000. Bid security of at least 10% is required. Performance and payment bonds equal to the total bid amount are required. Prevailing wage determinations apply. Award will be made within 21 days to the lowest responsible bidder. Questions must be submitted at least five days before bid opening to DOE_SPECS@water.ca.gov.