Coachella Valley Water District PlanetBids #2026-27

Leon Housing Water Consolidation Project – Water Main Installation and System Connections

This opportunity is for the Leon Housing Water Consolidation Project, managed by the Coachella Valley Water District Engineering Department in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California. - Project Scope: - Installation of approximately 7,390 linear feet of 12-inch diameter zinc-coated ductile iron water main pipe with restrained joints and polyethylene encasement - Includes valves, fittings, fire hydrants, steel casing, PVC and copper water lines, meter boxes, and guardrail systems - Connection of Villa De Josue MHP, Leon Housing, Duran’s Farms, and Oscar Cruz MHP to the public water system, disconnecting from existing potable wells - Restoration of curbs, gutters, pavements, landscaping, and other improvements - Products & Quantities: - 7,390 ft of 12-inch ductile iron pipe - 220 ft of 24-inch steel casing (jack & bore) - Multiple valves (18-inch butterfly, 12-inch gate, air release, blowoff) - 15 fire hydrant assemblies - 2,210 ft of 2-inch PVC Schedule 80 pipe - 95 ft of 2-inch copper water line (KAMCO Aqua Shield or approved equal) - Meter boxes, guardrail systems, utility marker posts - Services: - Mobilization, demobilization, pre-construction video, permit acquisition, traffic control, trench/excavation shoring, onsite connections, pavement restoration, flushing, hydrostatic testing, chlorination, and disinfection - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with CVWD standards or approved equals for all products - Environmental mitigation, prevailing wage, and coordination with CVWD staff - Contractor must hold a valid Class A License and meet insurance requirements, including Installation Floater/Builders Risk with flood and earthquake coverage - Project duration is 350 calendar days - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; products must meet CVWD standards or be approved equals - KAMCO Aqua Shield mentioned for copper water line as an approved equal - Estimated contract value: $25.7 million to $31.9 million (based on grant and project cost data) - Primary competitors likely include major water infrastructure OEMs and contractors

Description

This solicitation is for the Leon Housing Water Consolidation Project managed by the Engineering department of the Coachella Valley Water District. The project involves installation of approximately 7,390 linear feet of 12-inch water main, connections to existing systems, utility protection, surface restoration, and related construction work. The scope includes multiple phases such as excavation, pipe installation, testing, and surface restoration, with a project duration of 350 calendar days. Bidders must have a Class A License and submit bids electronically, with a hard copy bid bond required before the deadline.

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