Opportunity
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California PlanetBids #1947
Copper Basin Reservoir Discharge Valve Replacement Project Solicitation
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
1947
NAICS
237110, 237990, 238210, 238220
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking bids for the Copper Basin Reservoir Discharge Valve Replacement project in San Bernardino County. - Government Buyer: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Engineering Construction office - Project Scope: - Remove existing discharge valve and actuator - Install a Metropolitan-furnished 54-inch fixed cone valve and actuator - Recoat the interior of the discharge pipeline - Refurbish the valve house and a 54-inch slide gate valve - Upgrade associated electrical systems - Replace electrical and telecommunications cables - Fabricate and install a temporary underwater isolation device - Improve the access road and perform other related work - Products/Services Requested: - 54-inch fixed cone valve and actuator (Metropolitan-furnished) - Construction, refurbishment, electrical upgrades, and underwater device fabrication services - Notable Requirements: - California contractor license (Class A required) - Asbestos abatement must be performed by a contractor with ASB or C-22 license - Project Labor Agreement (PLA) applies - Minimum 15% participation by Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SBE/DVBE) firms - Proof of experience for underwater construction at depths of 50 feet or more - Specific qualifications for slide gate valve refurbishment - Estimated contract value: $17,000,000 to $21,000,000 - Duration: 420 days - No specific OEMs are named; the fixed cone valve and actuator are provided by Metropolitan
Description
This solicitation is for the Copper Basin Reservoir Discharge Valve Replacement project. The work includes removing an existing discharge valve and actuator, installing a Metropolitan-furnished 54-inch fixed cone valve and actuator, recoating the discharge pipeline interior, refurbishing the valve house and a 54-inch slide gate valve, upgrading electrical systems, replacing cables, fabricating and installing a temporary underwater isolation device, improving the access road, and other related work. The project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and requires a California contractor license classification A. The estimated contract value ranges from $17,000,000 to $21,000,000 with a duration of 420 days.