# Madera Planet bids #148184

Madera Water Main Upgrades at Ten Locations

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 148184
**NAICS:** 237110

The City of Madera Engineering Department is seeking a contractor to upgrade water mains at ten locations under City Projects W-03 and W-04.
- Buyer and project
  - City of Madera, Engineering Department; plans identify the City Engineer's office.
  - Work covers multiple city streets and includes water-main installation, service connections, valves, hydrants, and restoration.
- Requested materials and quantities
  - 4,270 LF of 6-inch and 470 LF of 12-inch PVC 900 DR18 Class 235 water main; 1,626 LF of new water service line.
  - Gate valves with valve boxes: 46 6-inch, 6 8-inch, 2 10-inch, and 8 12-inch.
  - Fittings: one 6-inch cross; one 6-inch tee; one 12-inch tee; three 8×8×6-inch tees; one 10×10×6-inch tee; three 12×12×6-inch tees; one 12×8-inch reducer; one 6-inch 45-degree elbow; and one 8-inch 22.5-degree elbow.
  - Nine new 6-inch fire hydrant assemblies; 7,000 TN of Class 2 aggregate base; 350 TN of Type A, 1/2-inch asphalt concrete overlay.
- Construction services and related work
  - 33 connections to the new water main; remove, dispose of, and replace 3 existing 6-inch fire hydrants; 20,000 SF of permanent trench resurfacing.
  - Mobilization, bonds, insurance and permits (not to exceed $50,000); traffic control, signage and detours; construction surveying; trench pavement grinding and base removal; excavation and shoring; and abandonment of existing water-system components.
  - SJVAPCD dust-control and water-pollution-control plan (not to exceed $8,000); miscellaneous facilities and operations (not to exceed $20,000).
- Notable requirements and value
  - Requires a California Class A contractor license and current Department of Industrial Relations registration for contractors and subcontractors performing public work.
  - The project duration is 120 days; estimated project value is $2,112,860. Liquidated damages are $4,200 per calendar day.
  - No OEMs, manufacturers, product brands, or product part numbers are named.

### Description

The City of Madera is seeking bids to install new water mains at ten locations throughout the city. The work includes related valves and appurtenances as specified in the project plans and specifications. The project also includes associated excavation, water services, hydrants, traffic control, and trench resurfacing. The stated estimated value is $2,112,860, and the work duration is 120 days.

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