1st Avenue Water Line Replacement Project

The 1st Avenue Water Line Replacement Project, solicitation number 20260713014, is a municipal construction contract issued by the City of Delano, California. The project involves replacing existing water lines along 1st Avenue, featuring the installation of 12-inch PVC and restrained joint Ductile Iron pipe, a new pressure reducing station, fire hydrants, and isolation valves. Key technical requirements include a jack and bore cased crossing beneath Highway 99, pavement restoration, and the abandonment of old system portions. The work must adhere to Caltrans, AASHTO, and ACI standards, with specific quality mandates such as 90 to 95 percent relative compaction for backfill and a minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength for concrete. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with an estimated value between 1.7 million and 2 million dollars. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Performance is subject to a strict timeline with liquidated damages of 950 dollars per day for delays. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain insurance with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A:VII. Bidders are required to submit physical, sealed proposals by August 6, 2026, including a contractor's license declaration, non-collusion affidavits, and certifications of compliance with California prevailing wage laws. All materials must be stored and handled according to strict preservation standards, specifically prohibiting the use of chains for pipe transport and banning Trichloroethylene III.