Pwav Site Characterization Drilling Program (Mw-1 And Iw-1), And Drilling, Construction, Development And Testing Of Well 37

The contract pertains to the drilling, construction, development, and testing of three wells—MW-1, IW-1, and Well 37—as part of the Palmdale Water District’s Pure Water Antelope Valley project to replenish the local groundwater basin. All labor, equipment, materials, permits, and utilities required for site preparation, borehole drilling, geophysical logging, casing installation, gravel envelope and annular sealing, well development, and aquifer testing must be furnished by the contractor. Key deliverables include final development by pumping and surging, aquifer pumping tests, spinner flowmeter surveys, downhole video surveys, plumbness and alignment checks, well disinfection, and completion of the well head and ancillary tubing. Technical standards such as AWWA, ASTM, ASME, and OSHA govern materials and workmanship, while all uncoated metal surfaces must be coated with NO-OX grease and wrapped in V-BIO film to prevent corrosion. Hydrants must be painted red primer with two coats of Rust-Oleum Safety Yellow for identification. Work must be performed on the project site, including the subject parcel and adjacent easements, with no work expected in the public right-of-way. The contractor must begin work within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed and complete all activities within 360 days. The estimated contract value is between $1.5 million and $1.8 million, excluding well equipping, electrical, controls, and pipeline tie-ins. Bids are evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, where compliance with mandatory technical, legal, and regulatory requirements—including bonding, insurance, licensing, BABA/AIS compliance, and labor regulations—serves as a gatekeeper before price is considered. Submission must be made electronically via the Palmdale Water District’s procurement portal by August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with bid security optionally delivered physically. Required certifications include a non-collusion affidavit, executive order N-6-22 compliance, electronic signature consent, and proof of California State License Board registration. Insurance requirements mandate $1 million general and automobile liability, workers’ compensation as required by law, and $2 million umbrella coverage. The contract prohibits assignment without written consent and requires immediate reporting of hazardous conditions. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of a one-year guarantee period and formal approval by the Palmdale Water District.