Wilder Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 5294)

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking bids for the Wilder Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 5294), a critical public works infrastructure initiative located in Ventura County, California. The procurement is a public works contract focusing on comprehensive potable water system upgrades with multiple critical components. The project scope includes installing a temporary potable water storage system, removing and disposing of lead-based paint and polymeric and coal tar-based coatings, implementing a cathodic protection system, and applying new interior and exterior potable water tank coatings. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Wilder Reservoir site, a question submission deadline of October 22, 2025, and a bid response deadline of October 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Bidders are required to submit electronic bid responses through the city's procurement portal and must provide bid security through options such as electronic bid bonds via Surety2000, notarized bid bonds, certified checks, cashier's checks, or cash. The primary project contact is Paul Weinstein, an Associate Analyst, and the procurement contact is Grace Ng, an Assistant Analyst in Purchasing, both located in the Public Works Department.

The Request for Bid does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The engineer's estimated project budget is $3,000,000, providing potential bidders with a clear understanding of the project's financial scale. Bidders must complete and upload several required forms, including a Base Bid Form, Designation of Subcontractors form, and a comprehensive set of bid documents. The bid will be awarded through an electronic Zoom meeting on the submission deadline, with specific meeting details provided in the procurement documentation. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in potable water infrastructure improvements, coating removal and application, and cathodic protection system installation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project represents a significant municipal infrastructure upgrade focusing on water system reliability and maintenance. The electronic submission process and detailed documentation requirements suggest a competitive and professionally managed procurement process.