Villa Substation Oil Containment

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is procuring a construction contract for the Villa Substation Oil Containment project, located in Los Angeles County, California. The primary objective is to construct an oil containment system that prevents potential mineral oil spills from transformers and electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations under Title 40 CFR Part 112. The project involves comprehensive construction work including sawcutting and removing existing concrete, excavation, backfill, soil compaction, and installing reinforced concrete pipes, trenches, grates, and structures. Bidders must possess a Class A - General Engineering contractor's license and provide a 5% bid security. The project has a construction timeline of 45 working days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per consecutive calendar day for delays. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Villa Substation, and bid submissions are due on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:00 am. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's qualifications, financial stability, performance history, and ability to meet project requirements.

The contract appears to have several set-aside and participation requirements, including compliance with HUD Section 3 Federal Requirements, which mandate that 25% of labor hours be performed by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations and submit various forms including workforce utilization reports and non-collusion declarations. The project includes provisions for disadvantaged and local business participation, with specific income limits established for Los Angeles County. Contractors must also comply with the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, and Construction and Demolition Waste Management Ordinance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves modernizing a substation originally constructed in 1978, suggesting a potentially significant infrastructure investment. The contract will have an initial two-year term with no optional extensions, and pricing must remain valid for 120 days from the bid submission date.