Butcher Road Reservoirs #1 And #2 Rehabilitation

The City of Vacaville is soliciting bids for the comprehensive rehabilitation of Butcher Road Reservoirs #1 and #2, with work encompassing interior and exterior coating repairs, installation of THM removal systems including mixers, aerators, and blowers, impressed-current cathodic protection, new exterior access stairways, and a new tablet chlorination system in the adjacent pump station with associated chemical feed piping. Additional scope includes significant upgrades to a below-grade valve vault, involving replacement of the roof and hatches, installation of a new access staircase, rerouting of piping, and replacement of valves and piping. The project demands full electro-mechanical integration, adherence to the National Electrical Code, UL, NEMA, IEEE, and NSF/ANSI 61 standards for water contact materials, and compliance with California labor laws including prevailing wage requirements and DIR registration. All work must be performed by a licensed contractor, with at least 10% of the contract value self-performed using the contractor’s own personnel and equipment. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, with award going to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal meets all technical requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by the August 20, 2026 deadline, and must include signed and guaranteed proposal forms, comprehensive shop drawings, catalog and product data, samples, and operation and maintenance manuals in PDF format with proper indexing. Materials and equipment must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed containers with full labeling, properly packaged to prevent damage, and protected from environmental exposure. All coated components require NACE Level II or III and SSPC QP5 certified inspection, with testing following ASTM standards for soil density and compliance verification. A mandatory 12-month guarantee covers all materials and workmanship, and final payment is contingent upon submission of manufacturer warranties and five copies of complete O&M manuals. Contractors must certify compliance with anti-collusion statutes, avoid conflicts of interest under state law, provide valid California Contractor’s License numbers, and submit a W-9 upon award. No fee or cost breakdowns are provided in the solicitation, and no contract options, key personnel requirements, or security clearances are stipulated.