Opportunity
City of Los Banos #25-WC-0001
Award for Construction of Basin and Stormwater Capture Project in Los Banos, CA
Posted
September 23, 2025
Respond By
October 03, 2025
Identifier
25-WC-0001
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Los Banos Public Works Department's award for the construction of a Basin and Stormwater Capture Project in Merced County, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Los Banos Public Works Department (including City Clerk Office and Public Works Department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Morrill Industries (1096 Series Clamp On Saddle) - McCrometer (Model OF12D Propeller Flow Meter) - Waterman (C20 Canal Gates) - Archer Civil Construction, LLC (intended awardee, construction contractor) - Products and Materials Requested: - Morrill Industries 1096 Series Clamp On Saddles for HDPE pipe taps - McCrometer Model OF12D 30-inch propeller flow meter - Waterman C20 30-inch canal gates - 36" AWWA C200 CMLC steel pipe (204 LF) - 30" HDPE SDR 26 pipe (204 LF) - 36" ASTM C76 RCP CL III reinforced concrete pipe (60 LF) - Class II RSP riprap (approx. 1,500 tons) - Concrete structures (interbasin, outlet, collars, accessories) - Trash rack, air vents, fabricated metal, anchor bolts, caulking, sealants, and various pipe fittings - Services Requested: - General and civil engineering construction for stormwater infrastructure - Earthwork, grading, embankment, compaction, and levee construction - Demolition of existing concrete-lined irrigation canals - Dewatering and water control - Utility protection and coordination - Environmental protection, SWPPP and DCP implementation, and compliance with prevailing wage laws - Unique or Notable Requirements: - California State Contractor’s License (Class A) and DIR registration required - Payment and performance bonds required - Strict material standards for levee fill, compaction, and demolition material handling - Coordination with ongoing sewer trunk line replacement - No domestic/buy American requirements - Compliance with environmental and endangered species protection measures - Liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for schedule delays - Project Scope: - Construction of three basin cells (approx. 185 acres) - 24-inch turnout, two interbasin concrete structures, outlet structure with 60-inch stand pipe and 30-inch flow meter - Installation of pipelines, canal gates, riprap, and related infrastructure - Estimated Contract Value: - Engineer's estimate: $3,419,000 - Bid results: $2.2 million to $6.1 million - Period of Performance: - 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed - Primary Locations: - Project site near 17963 Henry Miller Road, Los Banos, CA 93635 - San Luis Canal and US Bureau of Reclamation San Luis Drain - City of Los Banos Wastewater Treatment Plant - City of Los Banos City Clerk Office, 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635
Description
The City of Los Banos is soliciting bids for the construction of three basin cells covering approximately 185 acres, including associated structures such as a 24-inch turnout, interbasin concrete structures, and an outlet structure with a 60-inch stand pipe and flow meter. The project aims to create fully functioning regulation basins in Merced County. Bids are due by October 3, 2025, with a contract duration of 150 calendar days. The successful bidder must hold a California State Contractor’s License (Class A) and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.