Opportunity
California eProcure #P2699003
Water System Upgrade at Merced River Hatchery – Well Pump, Controller, Water Main, and Fire Tank Replacement
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
P2699003
NAICS
237110, 238220, 237120, 237990
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking a contractor to upgrade the water system at the Merced River Hatchery in Merced County, California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Land & Facilities Engineering Branch - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Sta-Rite (well pump, model P43B0050A3) - Pentair (Pentek Intellidrive XL VFD pump controller, model P1D010033NDBP) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of submersible well pump (Sta-Rite P43B0050A3 or approved equal) - Replacement of pump controller (Pentair Pentek Intellidrive XL VFD P1D010033NDBP or approved equal) - Upsizing and replacement of water main from 1.25-inch to 2-inch PVC - Installation of a new 6,000-gallon galvanized fire water storage tank with engineered foundation and earthquake hold downs - Fire flow and water testing to meet Fire Marshal requirements (minimum 38 gpm at 20 psi) - Site clearing, grading, earthwork, concrete, and asphalt paving - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold an A – General Engineering, B – General Building, or C-57 – Well Drilling Contractor license - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and 5% Small Business preference - Detailed engineering and construction specifications, including stamped calculations for tank foundation - Construction must be completed within 40 working days after official start - Estimated contract value: $160,000
Description
This solicitation is for the replacement and revision of the water system at the Merced River Hatchery located at 4998 Robinson Road, Snelling, CA 95369, Merced County. The work includes replacing a submersible well pump, pump controller, and pump house appurtenances, upgrading the water main from one and a quarter inch to two inches, conducting fire flow testing, and other miscellaneous related tasks. The project requires all labor, tools, equipment, materials, incidentals, permits, and taxes necessary for completion. The contract term is upon Department of General Services approval through March 31, 2027, with construction to be completed within 40 working days following the official start date.