Ironwood State Prison New Potable Water Wells

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for the Ironwood State Prison New Potable Water Wells project in Blythe, California. This project, identified as Bid C5613219-D, Rebid 1, involves the construction of two new potable water wells, 1R and 5R, to replace aging infrastructure. The scope of work is divided into seven elements: drilling the wells, installing casings and screens, installing submersible pumps and mechanical piping, implementing electrical power distribution and motor control centers, connecting to the existing potable water system, integrating the system into the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network for remote monitoring, and completing site restoration. The state estimate for the contract is 7.35 million dollars, with a targeted notice to proceed date of November 2, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder, provided they meet seven mandatory pass/fail requirements. Bidders must hold valid California State License Board licenses A, C-57, and C-10 and adhere to strict security protocols, including security clearances and restricted zone compliance. A mandatory 3 percent participation goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified contractors is required for consideration, while DGS-certified Small Businesses may receive a 5 percent bid preference up to 50,000 dollars. All bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format using the non-transferable State Bid Proposal Form by August 25, 2026. Compliance with CalOSHA safety standards, AWWA disinfection standards, and California prevailing wage laws is mandatory.