Flow Equalization Basin Pumps Replacement Project, Cp70100001

Solicitation SV 25-37, issued by the City of Simi Valley Department of Public Works, is a unit price contract for the Flow Equalization Basin Pumps Replacement Project located at 600 West Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, California. The scope of work involves the removal and replacement of mechanical and electrical components and the rehabilitation of the piping system within the flow equalization basin station. Key deliverables include the provision of custom engineered vertical axial or mixed flow pumps manufactured to Hydraulic Institute Standards, the replacement of various valves and fittings in the pump station vault and dry well metering station, and the integration of electric actuators into the facility SCADA control system. The project also requires the inspection of cement-mortar lined pipes and the application of protective pipe coatings. The contract will be awarded to the apparent lowest responsible bidder, with an expected completion time of 270 calendar days. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid, along with performance and payment bonds upon award. Required documentation includes an Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate, Iran Contracting Act Certification, and an In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Certification. Financial administration involves a five percent retention on all progress payments, with a minimum of 35 calendar days for payment processing following invoice approval by the Public Works Director. The bid schedule includes several lump sum items and a specific allowance of 300,000 dollars for additional as-needed rehabilitation work.