Klassen Pressure Reducing Station

The City of Watsonville is soliciting bids for the construction of a pressure reducing station within an underground precast concrete vault located in the public right-of-way along Green Valley Road, part of the Klassen Pressure Reducing Station project. The solicitation, issued under number WA-22-14998-REBID, is open for electronic submission through the OpenGov Procurement portal with a deadline of May 26, 2026. The work involves the full installation of civil and mechanical components including the vault, pressure reducing valve, associated piping, and supporting infrastructure, all governed by the City’s specifications and referenced standards such as ASTM, AWWA, AASHTO, and California DOT guidelines. All materials must be new, installed in a workmanlike manner, and conform to required test criteria for concrete strength, soil compaction, valve performance, and asbestos content, with inspections conducted by the City’s Engineer or designated representative at both source and project site. Final acceptance is contingent upon the Director of Public Works and Utilities certifying compliance with plans and specifications. The contract follows a Low Price Technically Acceptable approach, with award based on responsiveness and lowest bid relative to the Engineer’s Estimate, though no stated contract value is available. Bidders must submit a sealed bid with a bid bond via Surety2000 or mailed hard copy, accompanied by detailed submittals including shop drawings, equipment data sheets, operation and maintenance manuals, and parts lists in both hard copy and searchable PDF formats. Key requirements include submitting a CPM schedule within five days of Notice to Proceed, maintaining an on-site authorized representative, obtaining and verifying contractor and subcontractor licenses and DIR registration, and adhering to California’s non-discrimination laws. No federal FAR clauses apply; the contract is administered under municipal procedures with payment made upon monthly estimates tied to progress, though specific payment office details and electronic invoicing systems are not specified. The work must commence within ten working days of notice and be completed within the agreed timeframe, with no contract assignment permitted without written consent. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at the intersection of Green Valley Road and Klassen Lane.