Bids will be received for performing the work as follows: Installation of approximately 1,700 LF of 12-inch DIP and 100 LF of 8-inch DIP in McBean Parkway and Alegro Drive (from Orchard Village Road to Dalgo Drive) and abandonment of approximately 1,400-LF of existing 12-Inch ACP water main in place. All the existing service laterals and fire hydrant are to be abandoned and reconnect to the new 12-inch DIP. Please refer to the McBean Parkway Water Main Replacement drawings for location map and scope of work. It is night work, and the construction is in residential and hospital neighborhood. Since approximately 800 LF of water pipe installation will be occurred at the frontage of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the CONTRACTOR shall exercise caution when performing work and extremely important to maintain access to the hospital at all times. The work includes but is not limited to mobilization, trenching, shoring, installation of a waterline and appurtenances; abandonment of an existing water line in place; traffic control; and all associated work ("Work") as indicated in the Contract Documents. The AGENCY has procured 1,638 LF of 12-inch DIP, 162 LF of 6-inch Dip, 54 LF of 4-inch DIP, and 36 LF of 3-inch DIP for this project. The pipes are stored at Castaic High School located at 31575 Valley Creek Road, Castaic, CA 91384. The AGENCY will provide all the accessory kits for TR flex pipe when contractor picks up the pipes. The AGENCY shall award the contract for the Work to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined from the Base Bid Price. The AGENCY anticipates the Base Bid Price to range between $750,000 to $1,000,000. 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 construction cost range. Type of Award Lump Sum All bids shall be accompanied by a cashier's or certified check payable to the order of the AGENCY, or by a Bid Bond in favor of the AGENCY in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid Price. The Bid Guarantee must be received prior to the specified date and time for bid opening. The Bid Guarantee shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the Bidder's name, marked with the name of the project, the date and time to be opened, and addressed and delivered or mailed, postage prepaid, to: Elaine Blanford, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, 26515 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350-3049. It is each Bidder's responsibility to ensure that his/her Bid Guarantee is received by the AGENCY prior to the time set for bid opening. No Bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of opening the bids, within which time an award may be made. The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding. Bids are required for the entire Work, and the Work will be let under a single contract. Each Bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) throughout the duration of the Contract: Class A, General Engineering Contractor License or Pipeline Contractors License C- 34. Bidders should be aware that the AGENCY has established the following responsiveness criteria and shall be required to complete the related bid form demonstrating that they can meet the following criteria: The Contractor shall have completed at least two (2) similar projects between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2023. The Contractor's Superintendent shall have satisfactorily completed at least one (1) similar project between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2023. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the AGENCY with Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of the Contract Price. Pursuant to the Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute securities for funds withheld by AGENCY to ensure the Bidder's performance under the Contract. Question Deadline 10/02/2024 at 2:00 PM PT Online Q&A: Yes *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. Estimated Bid Value $750,000 to $1,000,000 / Refer to attached Contract Documents