South Coast Water District Planet bids #26-0038

Groundwater Recovery Facility Brine Line Improvements Project – Pipeline, Vault, and Structure Upgrades

South Coast Water District in Orange County, California, is seeking bids for the Groundwater Recovery Facility Brine Line Improvements Project. - Government Buyer: - South Coast Water District, Engineering Department - Project Scope: - Installation of 268 linear feet of 6-inch AWWA C906 SDR 11 HDPE RO Concentrate bypass pipeline - Demolition and rebuild of the air gap structure and piping - Installation of a 6-inch backflow preventer - Removal and replacement of the outfall vault - Connection of the bypass pipeline at the District’s facility - Cleaning of air gap structure and 18-inch ocean outfall pipeline - Products/Materials Requested: - 6-inch AWWA C906 SDR 11 HDPE RO Concentrate Bypass Pipe (268 linear feet) - 6-inch Backflow Preventer (1 unit) - Larger Outfall Vault (1 unit) - Services Requested: - Mobilization/demobilization - Bonds - Utility verification - Excavation safety - Traffic control - Stormwater pollution control - Paving removal and resurfacing - Demolition, rebuild, and connection work - Cleaning and all other work required for project completion - Allowances for permit fees ($5,000) and field orders ($30,000) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a California Contractor's License Type A - Compliance with California labor laws and prevailing wage rates - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays - Mandatory electronic bid submission and pre-bid meeting attendance - Warranty period of one year after final acceptance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; products must meet AWWA and project specifications.

Description

This project involves installing a 6-inch HDPE RO Concentrate bypass pipeline, demolishing and rebuilding the air gap structure and piping, installing a 6-inch backflow preventer, removing the existing outfall vault, installing a larger outfall vault, and connecting the RO Concentrate bypass pipeline at the District's Groundwater Recovery Facility. The contract requires a license type A and bids must be submitted electronically through Planet Bids. The estimated contract value is $378,000 with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2027. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026, and the bid due date is August 20, 2026.

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