Opportunity
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Planet bids #D120198, D120201, D120218, and D120202
OMWD Seeks Contractors for Multi-Year Membrane Basin Rehabilitation at McCollom Water Treatment Plant
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
D120198, D120201, D120218, and D120202
NAICS
237110
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) is seeking qualified general contractors for a six-year Membrane Basin Rehabilitation Program at the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant in Escondido, California. - Government Buyer: - Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Veolia (membrane systems vendor responsible for membrane removal, supply, installation, and commissioning under a separate contract) - Products and Services Requested: - Phased rehabilitation of multiple concrete membrane basins - Includes liner removal, concrete repair, coating, pipe support rehabilitation, beam and grating replacement, and membrane handling - Replacement of the Combined Influent and Backpulse Pipe (CIBPP) during the first year - Construction services for demolition, repair, coating application, and coordination with Veolia - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have experience with complex rehabilitation in active water treatment facilities and submerged membrane systems - Compliance with federal funding provisions and Buy America requirements is mandatory - Only prequalified contractors may bid; a two-step procurement process is used - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and electronic SOQ submission - Estimated Value: - Initial contract (Years 1 and 2): approximately $3.15 million - Subsequent annual packages: $1.1 to $1.5 million each - Total program value: approximately $8.15 million for membrane basins and $1.5 million for pipe replacement - Place of Performance: - David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant, 19090 Via Ambiente Road, Escondido, CA - OMWD office, 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas, CA - Period of Performance: - Six-year phased program, with initial award for Years 1 and 2 and options for Years 3-6 based on contractor performance - Annual plant shutdowns for work occur during low demand periods (generally January to March)
Description
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District is seeking qualified contractors to submit Statements of Qualifications by June 26, 2026, for construction services related to the Membrane Basin Rehabilitation Program at the David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant in Escondido, CA. The project involves a six-year phased rehabilitation program including replacement of the Combined Influent and Backpulse Pipe during the first year, rehabilitation of concrete membrane basins, liner system replacements, and structural, mechanical, and coating improvements. The purpose of the solicitation is to prequalify general contractors for bidding eligibility. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.