City Of Folsom Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 3

The City of Folsom Utilities Department is soliciting bids for the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 3, an infrastructure initiative with an engineer's estimated construction cost of $3,871,000. The project aims to replace aging water infrastructure to improve delivery reliability, increase operational redundancy, and enhance fire protection. The scope of work is distributed across five distinct sites in Sacramento County, including Pinebrook Village, the Price Way pipeline replacement, the Deerwood and Oak Avenue pipeline, the Folsom Water Treatment Plant, and Folsom-Auburn pavement restoration. Key technical tasks involve the installation or replacement of approximately 2,700 linear feet of water distribution piping, including appurtenances, meters, and backflows, as well as structural improvements to the High Service Pump and various civil sitework. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The period of performance is set for 200 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Bidders must submit a sealed proposal by the deadline of October 23, 2026, and include a bid security of at least 10% of the proposal sum in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, certified check, or money order. As a public work project, it is subject to prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1771 and requires the submission of performance and payment bonds. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict safety, environmental, and quality standards, including compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Division of Drinking Water inspections, and the implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.