Gene Pumping Plant Asphalt Rehabilitation

The solicitation M-2994, issued by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California on December 7, 2017, seeks bids for the Gene Pumping Plant Asphalt Rehabilitation project located at Parker Dam, California. The project involves the removal and replacement of approximately 35,000 square feet of existing asphalt concrete pavement to restore the surface quality and structural integrity of the plant's paving. This public works construction contract requires full compliance with California prevailing wage laws, contractor registration under Labor Code Section 1725.5, and possession of a valid California Class A (General Engineering) or C-12 (Earthwork and Paving) contractor’s license. Bidders must also provide payment bonds for contracts exceeding $25,000 and a bid security of 10% for bids over $100,000. A mandatory pre-bid job site inspection was scheduled for January 9, 2018, with submissions due by January 23, 2018. The solicitation strongly encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), although no certified socioeconomic statuses were documented among the bidders. This firm-fixed-price solicitation, managed through the PlanetBids system for document access but requiring physical sealed bid submission, does not include standard federal contract clauses and lacks explicit clauses for packaging, markings, or specialized evaluation factors. The performance and acceptance are to occur entirely at the Gene Pumping Plant site under inspection criteria specified in Specification No. M-2994 and applicable labor laws. Specific scheduling beyond bid deadlines and detailed line-item pricing data are not provided in the documents reviewed. Administrative and contract administration contact is centralized through the Metropolitan Water District’s Specifications Desk in Los Angeles. The contract underscores strict adherence to California labor and licensing requirements, bond protections for labor/material payments, and enforces a rigorous bid submission process to ensure qualified contractors execute the pavement rehabilitation in compliance with local public works standards and regulations.