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City of Los Banos #Mercey Springs Waterline Improvements

Los Banos Seeks Bids for Mercey Springs Waterline Improvements (C-900 PVC Pipe, Valves, Hydrants)

Posted

August 01, 2026

Respond By

August 13, 2026

Identifier

Mercey Springs Waterline Improvements

NAICS

237110

The City of Los Banos Public Works Department is seeking bids for the Mercey Springs Waterline Improvements Project, a major infrastructure upgrade along State Route 165. - Buyer: City of Los Banos Public Works Department, Engineering Operations Manager - Scope of Work: - Installation of approximately 4,432 linear feet of 18-inch C-900 PVC water main - Additional water mains: 6", 8", 10", and 12" diameters - Installation of 18 fire hydrants (spaced every 300 feet) - Gate valves: 6 (8"), 2 (10"), 1 (12"), 13 (18") - Wet tie connections (3 units) - Trench resurfacing (12,300 sq ft), sawcutting (5,000 linear feet) - Traffic control, mobilization, and SWPPP BMPs - Soils engineering and compaction testing (provided by City) - Protection of work during non-permitted hours - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting - Compliance with prevailing wage rates and California DIR registration - Bid security of at least 10% of bid amount - Contractor must hold a valid California Class A or C-34 license - No domestic material requirements (BABA, AIS, Buy America(n)) - Night work required for certain activities; strict Caltrans permit compliance - OEMs: No specific manufacturers named for C-900 PVC pipe, valves, or hydrants; bidders may propose equivalent products from recognized OEMs - Estimated contract value: $1.5 million to $4.5 million

Description

The City of Los Banos is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of the Mercey Springs Waterline Improvements. The project involves installing approximately 4,432 linear feet of 18-inch C-900 PVC water main along the east side of the northbound lane of State Route 165, between Pioneer Road and State Route 152, using open cut installation. The work also includes installing fire hydrants approximately every 300 feet, with fire hydrant laterals crossing both lanes. The contract completion time is ninety (90) working days, and bidders must hold a current California State Contractor's License Class A, C-34.

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