High Desert Water Bank – Stage 3 Recovery And Power Distribution Project

The High Desert Water Bank Stage 3 Recovery and Power Distribution Project, solicitation HDWB 26-02, is a construction effort managed by the Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency in Palmdale, California. The scope of work involves comprehensive well site construction, including the demolition of existing features, earthwork for three new well pad sites, finish grade construction for 24 existing sites, and civil feature construction at 27 sites. Infrastructure requirements include the vertical extension of one well shaft, the installation of approximately 4.7 miles of return pipe, the construction of a recharge turnout structure, and the installation of 3,500 linear feet of 8-inch underground infrastructure to connect the recovery well field to existing delivery pipes. Bidders must hold a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor's license and a current business license from the City of Palmdale. The project is subject to strict regulatory compliance, including the Build America Buy America Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, and California prevailing wage laws, requiring the higher of the two wage rates to be paid. Bids must be submitted physically to the Agency Clerk's office by December 9, 2026, and must include a bid security of at least 10 percent of the total bid. Awarded contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price and adhere to a one-year warranty period following the recordation of the Notice of Completion. Technical execution must follow the 2018 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and specific standards such as ASME A13.1 for piping and ACI 318 for concrete.