South Tahoe Public Utility District PlanetBids #141877

South Tahoe Public Utility District 2026 Pioneer Trail Waterline Project (REBID) – Water Main Construction, Hydrants, PRVs, and Environmental Compliance

This opportunity involves the 2026 Pioneer Trail Waterline Project (REBID) in South Lake Tahoe, CA, led by the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) in collaboration with the City of South Lake Tahoe and federal partners. - Government Buyer: - South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD), City of South Lake Tahoe, and associated federal agencies (US Forest Service, California Tahoe Conservancy) - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of approximately 8,700–11,300 linear feet of 16-inch diameter ductile iron waterline pipe (Class 250) - Additional 500 linear feet of 12-inch and 8-inch diameter ductile iron pipe - Three pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations and vaults (including SCADA control) - 9–13 fire hydrants (factory painted red, with specified nozzle configuration) - Polyethylene water service lines (2-inch), mechanical joint fittings, tapping saddles, and Sensus Omni Series water meters - Concrete thrust blocks, tracer wire, and related waterline infrastructure - 48,000 square feet of paving, trench patching, and mill/overlay - Services Requested: - Mobilization/demobilization, project layout, surveying, and potholing - Erosion control, stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), and environmental protection (including invasive plant management, wildlife surveys, and cultural resource monitoring) - Groundwater dewatering, sheeting/shoring/bracing, and tree removal - Traffic control and utility coordination - Testing, disinfection, and abandonment of existing waterlines and valves - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state labor/environmental standards (Davis-Bacon Act, California prevailing wage, American Iron and Steel, CARB regulations) - Adherence to California Department of Drinking Water and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency standards - Environmental permits and monitoring (NPDES, SWPPP, invasive species, wildlife, and cultural resources) - Work limited to May–October with mandatory winterization and off-season suspension - Use of staging areas on US Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy lands - Valid Class A Contractor License, bid security, and performance/payment bonds required - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - Sensus (for water meters) - Ductile iron pipe and hydrant manufacturers (no specific OEMs named, but Sensus is specified for meters) - Locations: - Pioneer Trail (Susquehanna Drive to Marshall Trail), South Lake Tahoe, CA - US Forest Service lands, California Tahoe Conservancy parcels, El Dorado County right-of-way - South Tahoe Public Utility District offices (1275 Meadow Crest Drive) - Staging areas: Black Bart and Bone Yard - Quantities and part numbers are detailed for major line items; see below for full breakdown.

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of the 2026 Pioneer Trail Waterline Project, involving the installation of approximately 8700 linear feet of 16-inch diameter Class 250 ductile iron waterline pipe, plus an additional 500 linear feet of 12-inch and 8-inch diameter pipe. The project includes three pressure reducing valve stations, 13 hydrants, completion of five interties, 48,000 square feet of paving, temporary traffic control, and compliance with stormwater pollution prevention plans. The work site is located in El Dorado County, California, within the Lake Tahoe Basin along Pioneer Trail. The project is funded by EPA’s Community Grants Program, USDA Forest Service under the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and a California Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan, requiring compliance with state and federal rules including DBE and AIS requirements.

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