Question Deadline 08/29/2023 at 2:00 PM PT Questions regarding this project shall be emailed to SpecsDesk@mwdh2o.com Inland Feeder Badlands Tunnel Surge Protection Facility The work consists of constructing approximately 200 linear feet of 8-foot diameter steel pipe, an approximately 430,000-gallon surge tank, 84-inch diameter Metropolitan-furnished butterfly valve, control system, various electrical improvements, and other appurtenant work as specified and shown on the drawings. Estimated cost of contract. Metropolitan expects the total cost of construction to range between $15,500,000 and $19,500,000. This estimate is intended to serve merely as a guideline of the magnitude of work. Neither the bidders nor the Contractor shall be entitled to claims because of any inaccuracy in the estimated cost range. Bid Bond 10.00% Payment Bond 100.00% Performance Bond 100.00% The successful bidder and his or her agents, employees, and subcontractors shall comply with provisions of the California Labor Code, including those relating to payment of prevailing rates of wages. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, or a surety bond as a guarantee that the bidder will execute the proposed contract if awarded. The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Driving directions to the Gilman facility from Los Angeles are as follows: Take Interstate 10 East toward Riverside County to Exit 42B for State Route 71 South. Continue on State Route 71 South for 3 miles to Exit 12 for State Route 60 East. Continue on State Route 60 East for approximately 40 miles to Exit 67 for WLC Parkway. Turn right onto WLC Parkway. After a 1/4 mile, turn left on to Eucalyptus Avenue (dirt road). After approximately 100 ft, make a left turn onto Metropolitan's access road and turn right with the access road (parallel to Eucalyptus Avenue). Continue on the access road for a 1/2 mile then turn left with the access road. Continue on the access road for approximately 500 feet. Immediately following the pre-bid conference, a tour of the project will be given. The attendees shall be responsible for driving their own vehicles. Attendees must wear construction attire during the tour. All personnel attending the pre-bid conference shall possess a valid government-issued photo identification card and shall not pose a security risk to Metropolitan. Any vehicle entering a Metropolitan facility is subject to search and visual inspection. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by subcontractors is not required.