Manhole (MH) Nsct-100 Rehabilitation

The contract solicitation EN26038, IFB-JV-26-012, issued by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency in California, seeks bids for the rehabilitation of Manhole NSCT-100 under a firm fixed price structure using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by September 14, 2026, with hard copies of performance bonds and escrow documents mailed to a specified address in Chino, CA. The work is located in Ontario, CA, and requires full compliance with the Contract Documents, including technical specifications, the Green Book Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and applicable state regulations such as Cal/OSHA and SCAQMD. The design-build entity must submit detailed resumes for the project manager and superintendent, provide certifications for ownership status if claiming W/M/D/VBE designation through the California Public Utilities Commission Clearinghouse, and demonstrate a favorable Experience Modification Rate of 1.25 or lower over the past three years. All bids must include non-collusion affidavits, declarations under penalty of perjury, and adherence to strict submission formats with searchable, non-scanned electronic documents. Technical compliance is assessed pass/fail, with price being the decisive factor among technically acceptable offers. Performance obligations include substantial and final completion at the job site, with the contractor responsible for all aspects of design, construction, commissioning, and demobilization, including securing permits, managing traffic control, and repairing road disturbances. Commissioning, field testing, and performance testing constitute 15% of the total contract payment and are mandatory for acceptance. The contractor must provide three hard-copy O&M manuals in standardized 3-inch white clear-view D-ring binders labeled with electronic templates, tabbed with pre-printed dividers, and including version control. Safety compliance is non-negotiable, requiring hard hats, Class 2 safety vests, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and adherence to confined space entry protocols including trained personnel, written plans, and monthly reports. The agency retains full authority to inspect materials at origin or destination and to conduct final acceptance only at the site after all contract requirements are met. No payment office, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or COR/COTR details are provided, and there are no specified packaging, preservation, or barcoding requirements for physical goods—only strict formatting rules for manual submissions. Changes to the contract are governed by formal change orders, and delays due