IFB: 1CA07606 - High Rock Utilities Upgrade

The contract solicitation 1CA07606 issued by CAL FIRE requires a contractor to perform a comprehensive utilities upgrade at the High Rock Fire Center in Humboldt County, California, encompassing all materials, labor, equipment, permits, transportation, and fees necessary for the project. Work includes trenching, backfilling, compaction, installation and pressure testing of potable water and gas lines, replacement of sanitary sewer and storm drain pipes, CIPP lining, and full site reinstatement, all in strict compliance with state and federal standards such as ASTM, AWWA, NFPA, Caltrans, and OSHA regulations. The scope mandates the delivery of deliverables including a certified site safety plan, CCTV inspection reports, as-built drawings, and compaction verification from a registered soils engineer, with all work subject to inspection and final acceptance by the State Representative. Performance is expected Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding state holidays, with the agreement set to expire on June 29, 2027, though no formal start date is specified. The estimated budget for the project is $1,500,000, and award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, where the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical requirements will be selected, with eligible Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises receiving a bid price reduction of 3% to 5% based on verified participation levels. Contractors must comply with extensive administrative, legal, and operational requirements, including submission of over a dozen mandatory certifications and declarations such as the Bidder Certification Sheet, Payee Data Record, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration, Darfur and Iran Contracting Act certifications, and Contractor Certification Clauses. A signed and notarized bidder’s bond is required for bids exceeding $461,000, along with a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value. Contractors must adhere to strict packaging and preservation standards for valves and piping, including coal tar epoxy coatings, heat shrink wraps, and polyethylene encasement per AWWA C105, and must clearly mark underground pipes and locating wires. Labor must comply with California prevailing wage laws, and waste management must follow organic recycling mandates. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email in PDF format by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with no alterations permitted to the solicitation documents, and failure to submit any