R.m. Levy Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation Project - Cip25203

The R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation Project involves the complete replacement of eight existing filtration systems, requiring the demolition and disposal of outdated filter media, underdrain systems, surface wash piping, and stainless-steel baffles, followed by the installation of new stainless steel lateral underdrain systems compatible with either AWI Phoenix or Roberts SST designs, new filter media, and new surface wash piping. The work also includes modifications to filter gullet and gallery access manways, alongside associated concrete repairs, all while maintaining continuous plant operations through careful phasing and coordination. The project is located at 9550 Lake Jennings Park Road in Lakeside, California, and must be completed within 375 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with additional time allocated for startup, commissioning, and punch list resolution. All materials must be delivered in original, unopened manufacturer packaging, labeled with detailed information including manufacturer name, stock number, batch, manufacture date, and expiration, and stored in compliance with ASTM D3892, CALOSHA, and manufacturer guidelines to prevent damage from moisture, freezing, or sunlight. The contract requires adherence to ANSI/NSF 61, ASTM, ACI, ASME A13.1, and AWWA C651/C652 standards for materials and performance, with inspections and final acceptance occurring at the project site by the Helix Water District. The Contractor is responsible for all tests and inspections not specifically assigned to the District, which must be documented in detailed field reports including weather conditions and compliance assessments. A performance bond and payment bond are required, and contractors must be registered under California’s public works regulations. Bids must be submitted as sealed physical packages to the District’s La Mesa office by September 1, 2026, and are evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with no electronic submissions permitted for the bid itself. Experience requirements mandate at least $20 million in water or wastewater treatment plant construction over the past seven years with specific filter underdrain installation experience. Materials must be preserved and labeled according to strict protocols, and substitution requests for approved alternate components are permitted only with formal approval based on performance, durability, warranty, and schedule impact. No contract value, funding identifiers, or electronic invoicing systems are specified, and none of the standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are used; instead, project-specific provisions govern bonding, legal compliance, and subcontractor disclosure.