Dardenne Tank Rehabilitation Project

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is soliciting bids for the Dardenne Tank Rehabilitation Project in Calabasas, California. The project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of a 0.5MG potable water tank, specifically requiring the total removal and replacement of interior and exterior coatings, as well as pinhole and rafter repairs. Additional scope includes the installation of a new submersible tank mixer, solar panels, and handrails. To ensure an uninterrupted water supply during construction, the contractor must install and disinfect at least 93,000 gallons of temporary tanks and HDPE by-pass piping. All work must be completed within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by 3:00 pm on October 23, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder based on the Total Bid Schedule Price. Qualified bidders must be DIR registered and provide either QP-1/QP-2 certification or evidence of ten years of experience with ten similar projects. Required submission documents include a bid bond, certificate of insurance, and at least three public entity references. The successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and adhere to prevailing wage requirements and California Building Code standards.