Desalter Improvements – Bag Filtration System Replacement

Solicitation WA2504 is a project for the Port Hueneme Water Agency to implement pretreatment improvements at the Brackish Water Reclamation Demonstration Facility in Oxnard, California. The scope of work involves the removal of the existing bag filtration system and piping and the installation of two horizontal cartridge filtration systems, including all necessary piping, fittings, structural supports, and valves. The project also requires demolition, excavation, the relocation of existing instrumentation and controls equipment, and the provision of operation and maintenance manuals. All work must be completed within 112 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the bid price, provided the cost allocation is accurate and not unevenly weighted. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total bid price, and the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Compliance with California Labor Code Section 1770 regarding prevailing wages is mandatory. Technical requirements include adherence to AISC and ASTM standards for structural steel and concrete, as well as specific labeling and packaging requirements for piping in accordance with ANSI A13.1 and Z535.1. Final acceptance is contingent upon the satisfactory clean-up of the project site.