4CA07912 Replace Water Tank and Waterline System Services

The contract for the replacement of a water tank and waterline system under solicitation number 4CA07912 is a mission-critical initiative for CAL FIRE to ensure uninterrupted daily operations in Fresno, California. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, permits, transportation, and fees required to install a 1,770 linear foot 10-inch PVC waterline, 80 linear feet of 6-inch PVC waterline, five fire hydrants with associated bollards, fencing, curb replacement, asphalt patching, a concrete foundation for the water tank, and all related site improvements. Work must adhere to Caltrans, ASTM, NFPA 24, and AWWA standards, with strict compliance required for erosion control under the NPDES permit and corrosion protection of piping per AWWA C105/A21.5. The project must be completed between June 30, 2026, and June 29, 2027, with all work performed on-site and subject to inspection and formal written acceptance by CAL FIRE. Quality control is enforced through adherence to approved test reports, manufacturer specifications, and state regulations, with the contractor bearing full liability for defects and damage caused by negligence. Award will be made under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, where compliance with all technical requirements takes precedence over price, and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected after applying incentive adjustments. These include a 1% to 5% bid price reduction for verified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation and a 5% preference for Small or Minority Business bidders, contingent upon submission of proper certifications and subcontractor quotes. Mandatory attachments include the Bidder Certification Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, DVBE and SB/MB declarations, Darfur and Iran Contracting Act certifications, Non-Collusion Declaration, and DIR registration proof. The contractor must comply with California prevailing wage laws, maintain insurance with the State named as additional insured, retain records for three years post-completion, and certify non-employment of undocumented workers. Payment will be made via email invoice to Bids@fire.ca.gov on a monthly or quarterly basis, with no formal accounting codes or payment office details provided. Changes to scope are permitted at the agency’s discretion, and the contract includes a budget contingency clause, making funding subject to annual legislative appropriation. All submissions must be in PDF format and emailed to Gloria Pietromonaco by June 12,