IFB 26-126 Wastewater Treatment Plant Equalization Basin

The City of Banning is soliciting bids for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant equalization basin located at 2242 Charles Street, Banning, California, under solicitation number IFB-26-126, with responses due by July 3, 2026. The project, classified under NAICS code 237990, involves the full scope of civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work including site demolition, construction of an HDPE membrane-lined equalization and storage basin, a new pump station with self-priming centrifugal pumps, an electrical building, process piping, and full integration of SCADA systems. All work must comply with Division 1 general requirements and be executed in accordance with strict quality standards requiring new, unused materials of the highest grade consistent with current industry standards. The contract mandates adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Build America, Buy America Act for American-made iron and steel, and the Federal Equal Opportunity Clause under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), with compliance verified through SAM.gov registration, UEI identification, and submission of required certifications including EPA Form 4700-4 and EPA Form 6600-06. Bidders must be registered on the City’s vendor portal, attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 1, 2026, and submit bids electronically via the City’s procurement system; failure to meet these requirements renders a bid non-responsive. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to pass/fail gates including proper bid bonding, MBE/WBE utilization statements, proof of advertising, and full compliance with all contract terms. The contractor is required to submit a detailed construction schedule, schedule of values, and progress reports within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, with monthly billing cycles closing on the last day of each month and payments issued within 30 days of a properly submitted request. Final payment requires certification of complete performance and submission of as-built documentation. The project must be substantially complete within 365 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All equipment must comply with packaging and marking standards including non-corrosive, permanently marked tags compliant with UL 969, lifting rings for safe handling, and prohibition of outdoor storage. The contractor assumes full liability and indemnification obligations for claims arising from failure to perform, including defense of the City, its officials, and engineers. Safety