Specification No. . 25-07, Contract No. C51682, Georgiana Slough Salmonid Migratory Barrier

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a contractor for the Georgiana Slough Salmonid Migratory Barrier Project, a specialized environmental infrastructure contract spanning three construction seasons from 2025 to 2027. The project involves installing and removing a Department-furnished Bio-Acoustic Fish Fence (BAFF) at the confluence of Georgiana Slough and Sacramento River, with specific work including transportation and assembly of the BAFF, underwater diving services, and related technical operations. Bidders must possess a Class A contractor's license and be prequalified by the department. Sealed bids will be received on June 4, 2025, between 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M., with a public bid opening conducted live and via webinar. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for May 20, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., requiring interested parties to pre-register by emailing DOE_Specs@water.ca.gov. Installation windows are specified as September to October, with removal periods from June 1 to September 30 annually, and all project work to be completed by August 1, 2028. Liquidated damages of $3,000 per day will be assessed for failure to meet specified completion dates.

The contract includes significant set-aside provisions, specifically a 25 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and potential incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The project involves existing infrastructure including 19 piles, monitoring equipment, air lines, power cables, and warning buoys, with a staging area approximately 1,000 feet long. Additional compliance requirements include adhering to U.S. sanctions related to Russian aggression, particularly for contracts valued at $5 million or more. Contractors must provide bid security of at least 10 percent of their total bid amount. The estimated contract value ranges from $3,200,000 to $3,800,000, with funding provided through the California Natural Resources Agency. Evaluation will consider factors such as bid pricing, SBE participation, and DVBE incentives, with the Department of Water Resources serving as the sole judge of material equality and suitability for the project.