Wildhawk Water Treatment Plant Recoating Project Phase 2

The Sacramento County Water Agency is seeking a qualified contractor for the Wildhawk Water Treatment Plant Recoating Project Phase 2, located at 10325 Wildhawk Drive in Sacramento, California. The project involves comprehensive modifications and recoating of three water storage tanks: a 1.5 MG treated water storage tank, a 0.165 MG backwash tank, and a 0.080 MG sludge tank. Specific work includes inspection blasting of interior roof rafter beams, replacing the center column dollar plate with a new steel conical truss, cutting back roof rafter beams, installing roof vents and perimeter guard rails, and conducting surface preparation and coating application for both interior and exterior tank surfaces. The project also encompasses coating work for a reclaimed water booster station, site hydrants, bollards, and conduits. Prospective bidders must be a California Class A General Engineering Contractor with a C33 license, SSPC QP-1 certification, and experience with NSF/ANSI 61 approved interior coatings. The bid response deadline is February 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024, at 9:00 am. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the Sacramento County Electronic Bidding Portal and provide a bid guarantee of at least 10% of the bid amount.

The contract requires compliance with federal non-discrimination provisions, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and various other federal statutes prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, and disability. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must adhere to labor compliance requirements and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $10 million in General Liability coverage, $1 million in Workers' Compensation, $5 million in pollution liability, and $1 million in professional liability coverage. The estimated construction cost is $1,691,139, with liquidated damages set at $2,000 per calendar day beyond the contract completion date. The total project completion time is 120 working days, and the contract will be awarded as a lump sum price bid item contract. Contractors must submit various documentation, including a non-collusion declaration, Iran Contracting Act disclosure, and proof of licensing and registration. The basis for award will be the base bid only, with no consideration of additive or deductive items.