Wilder and La Granada Water System Modifications (CI 5676)

The City of Thousand Oaks, California, is procuring a general engineering contractor to perform the Wilder and La Granada Water System Modifications project (CI 5676) through sealed competitive bidding. The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals required to install minor piping and appurtenances at two locations: La Granada Reservoir (2354 Mountain Crest Circle) and the public right-of-way on Wilder Street (1630 Wilder Street), to establish water zone interconnections for future use. Deliverables include pressure reducing station installation at the Wilder Street site, piping modifications and pressure relief valve installation at the La Granada Reservoir site, sheeting and shoring design and installation, site restoration including concrete and asphalt paving, disinfection and testing of piping, and comprehensive project closeout work. Successful bidders must possess a valid California Class A general engineering contractor license, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and provide evidence of current California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certificate of Reported Compliance for off-road diesel-fueled fleets. The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements, and the contract time for completion is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for contractor-caused delays and reverse liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for city-caused delays. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk on May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM; a question submission deadline of May 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM; and a sealed electronic bid submission deadline of May 20, 2026, at 3:30 PM through the City's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/toaks. Bids will be opened and read aloud on May 20, 2026, at 3:30 PM with virtual Zoom attendance available, and evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder according to the base bid amount alone. Bid security of 10 percent of the total bid price is required in the form of an electronic bid bond via Surety2000, a hard copy bid bond, or a certified or cashier's check, with all non-electronic bid security to be received by the City Clerk Department prior to bid opening.

This solicitation does not specify any designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other protected classifications. The specifications incorporate the 2024 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards for water utility work, and ASTM standards for materials testing, requiring bidders to comply with these established industry standards and applicable CalOSHA safety requirements. Additionally, contractors must submit performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten calendar days of the Notice of Award and maintain minimum general liability insurance coverage of $5,000,000 per occurrence. The project includes requirements for stormwater pollution prevention, erosion and sediment control, construction and demolition waste diversion to recycling facilities, and traffic control in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The engineer's estimate for this project is $125,000, which serves as the anticipated budget and provides an indication of the expected contract value. Bids submitted will remain valid for 60 calendar days after the bid opening date, and award will be announced to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on the base bid evaluation.