Coachella Valley Water District PlanetBids #3310001-015C

Valley View Water Consolidation Project – Pipeline Installation and Water System Consolidation for Coachella Valley Water District

This opportunity centers on the Valley View Water Consolidation Project, a major infrastructure initiative to consolidate small water systems and improve potable water delivery in Riverside County, CA. - Government Buyer: - Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is the lead agency, with significant grant funding and oversight from the California State Water Resources Control Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). - Regulatory and environmental compliance is coordinated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. - OEMs and Vendors: - Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) is the sole-source OEM for V-Bio Polyethylene encasement, a trademarked corrosion control product required for ductile iron pipe installations. - Products and Quantities: - Large-diameter water main pipelines: - 800 linear feet of 32-inch fusible HDPE pipe (horizontal directional drilling) - 2,070 linear feet of 30-inch, 5,410 linear feet of 24-inch, 3,330 linear feet of 12-inch, and 2,180 linear feet of 8-inch zinc-coated ductile iron pipe - 54-inch and 24-inch steel casing (jack & bore under railroads and stormwater channels) - V-Bio Polyethylene encasement (sole source, DIPRA trademark) - Valves (butterfly and gate), fire hydrant assemblies, air release/vacuum valves, blowoff assemblies - Copper and PVC service piping, master and individual meters - Services Requested: - Mobilization/demobilization, environmental monitoring and compliance, geotechnical investigation, design and construction services, permitting, as-built documentation, asset register preparation, and restoration of surfaces - Specialized construction methods: pipe jacking, horizontal directional drilling, and railroad crossing coordination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole sourcing of V-Bio Polyethylene encasement for ductile iron pipe (DIPRA membership required) - Strict environmental mitigation and monitoring (including for endangered species and habitat protection) - Compliance with state and federal grant requirements, insurance (including flood and earthquake), and hard copy bid bond - Project consolidates nine small water systems, removes private well connections, and connects trailer parks/estates to public water - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $16.8 million, supported by state and federal grants - Locations: - Work performed at multiple sites in Riverside County, CA, including the Whitewater River near Thermal, Airport Boulevard/Valley View corridor, and various trailer parks/estates - Key offices: CVWD (Palm Desert/Coachella), California State Water Resources Control Board (Sacramento), EPA Region 9 (San Francisco), CDFW (Ontario) - Period of Performance: - Construction duration is 500 calendar days, with grant-supported activities and reporting extending through 2028-2029

Description

This project involves the installation of extensive water main pipelines of various diameters, including HDPE and ductile iron pipes, with associated valves, fittings, and appurtenances. The work includes excavation, testing, disinfection, surface restoration, and utility crossings, including under the Union Pacific Railroad and Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel using steel casing and horizontal directional drilling. The project also entails removing connections to existing potable water wells and connecting to the public water system at multiple trailer parks and estates. Bidders must have a Class A license and comply with insurance requirements including installation floater, flood, and earthquake coverage. The estimated contract value is approximately $16.8 million with a duration of 500 calendar days.

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