R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation Project

The R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation Project, solicitation number CIP25203, is a construction contract issued by the Helix Water District in Lakeside, California. The project involves the demolition of the existing filter underdrain system and the installation of a new system comprising filter media, piping, and associated appurtenances, as well as concrete repairs and modifications to access manways. Work is subject to strict operational constraints, requiring a minimum of six filter basins to remain in service at all times, with the contractor limited to working on no more than two basins simultaneously. Each basin must be completed and accepted before others are taken out of service. The project includes a final cost estimate of 1.5 million dollars and requires adherence to ACI 350.1 for tightness testing of concrete structures and DDW water quality standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price, with a submission deadline of November 17, 2026. Bidders must provide a bid bond, noncollusion declaration, and certifications regarding the Iran Contracting Act, public works registration, and fleet compliance. Performance and labor and material payment bonds are required upon award. The contractor must comply with San Diego County prevailing wage rates, ADA regulations, and security procedures mandated by the Department of Homeland Security due to the facility's status as critical infrastructure. Payment will be made via monthly progress payments based on the percentage of work completed. The project timeline includes specific milestones for startup, testing, and commissioning, with a requirement to begin work within ten working days of the Notice to Proceed.