IFB Dewatering Well Water Pump Removal, Installation, and Repair Services, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for dewatering well water pump removal, installation, and repair services across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain and repair well pumps, motors, motor control equipment, electric flow meters, and pressure gauges. The scope of work includes specialized tasks such as installing Grundfos pump assemblies, replacing Sparling Tiger Mag flow meters with ABB WaterMaster models, and performing well cleaning via water-jet treatment or purging. Additionally, the contractor will handle general repairs to water treatment plant components, concrete structures, and underground water conveyance piping. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who holds a current Class A General Engineering Contractor or C-10 Electrical license. Bidders must comply with a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement and adhere to prevailing wage laws if the total bid exceeds 15,000 dollars. Performance requirements include a 48-hour response time for routine service requests and a 2-hour response time for non-routine services. The total bid proposal is capped at 484,000 dollars, with a specific 10,000 dollar limit for parts and materials. Bids must be mailed or hand-delivered by October 29, 2026.