Matthews Transmission Pipeline

The Eastern Municipal Water District is soliciting bids for Specification No. 1577W, a public works project in the City of Menifee, California, focused on the construction of three pressurized potable water pipelines: the Matthews Pipeline, the Watson Pipeline, and the Romoland Feeder Extension. The scope includes installing these pipelines and their connections to existing infrastructure, with the Matthews Pipeline specifically crossing Metrolink and SR-74/Caltrans rights-of-way. The project requires adherence to strict technical standards, including NSF 61 and NSF 600 approval for potable water materials and compliance with Cal Osha and ADA regulations. Environmental protections are a key component, requiring a CEQA Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program that includes biological surveys for burrowing owls and nesting birds, as well as the development of a Paleontological Resources Impact Mitigation Program. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder based on the total bid price. Bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by September 23, 2026, and must include a 10% bid bond submitted through Surety 2000. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for September 3, 2026, and attendance by a company employee is required for a bid to be considered responsive. Awarded contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount and submit a quality-control plan within 10 days of the notice of award. Additional requirements include providing resumes for key personnel, adhering to prevailing wage rates, and submitting various certifications, including Cal Osha compliance history and, for larger contracts, certifications regarding economic sanctions.