Santa Maria-Bonita School District PlanetBids #2627-08-AG

Bonita School drinking-water pipeline and lead-piping improvements

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking construction of a new drinking-water pipeline and lead-piping replacements at Bonita School. - Government buyer: Santa Maria-Bonita School District — Purchasing, Santa Barbara County, California. - Work requested: Construct approximately 8,100 feet of 2-inch HDPE DR-11 potable-water pipeline, using horizontal directional drilling, and connect it to an existing 12-inch waterline. - Materials and appurtenances: Install 8-inch steel casing at designated crossings, plus 2-inch gate valves, 1-inch air/vacuum release assemblies, 1.5-inch blowoff assemblies, a 2-inch water meter and box, and a backflow prevention assembly. - Lead-pipe replacement: Replace exterior lead water service lines and interior lead piping with copper pipe matching existing diameters; comply with the California Plumbing Code. - Named OEMs/products: Crispin air/vacuum valve (UL20 example), Christy B40 enclosure, and Febco Master Series LF860-OSY backflow assembly with a 1-inch upstream Y-strainer. These are specified examples/details in the plans. - Other notable requirements: Coordinate work inside the school for a school break and restore disturbed areas to their original condition or better. Demolish existing infrastructure, including the connection to the well-water storage tank. - Performance period: 180 calendar days. - Estimated value: No government estimate is provided; the range below is a planning estimate.

Description

The solicitation seeks construction of a 2-inch-diameter, 8,100-foot HDPE pipeline and associated improvements and appurtenances, including steel casing where shown in the plans. Work also includes onsite connections to the school’s existing potable water system, replacement of existing lead service lines on school property, and demolition of existing infrastructure, including the connection between the potable water system and the well water storage tank. The project duration is 180 calendar days, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2026. Prime contractors and proposed MEP subcontractors must be prequalified by the District before bid submission; a 3% DVBE participation goal or a good-faith effort is stated for State-funded contracts.

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