Water Main Replacement Project In Inglewood Water Pressure Zone #1

The City of Inglewood is soliciting bids for a comprehensive water main replacement project within Water Pressure Zone #1, involving the installation of approximately 18,550 linear feet of ductile iron pipe in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch sizes, along with the replacement of 490 existing water service connections with new AMR meters and the installation of 56 new fire hydrants. The scope encompasses extensive civil work including trench excavation, backfill, compaction, permanent pavement restoration, street grinding and overlay, slurry seal, and thermoplastic traffic striping across multiple streets. All work must comply with stringent technical standards such as AWWA C509, C550, C900, ASTM A536, and NSF/ANSI 372 and 61 for potable water safety, with valves and fittings requiring a minimum 200 psi rating and epoxy coatings of at least 10 mils verified by spark testing. The contractor is responsible for full compliance with California DIR prevailing wage rules, environmental controls including adherence to AQMD and Cal OSHA standards, confined space protocols, and proper hazardous waste disposal using licensed transporters with valid EPA generator numbers. Contract administration requires strict adherence to inspection and acceptance procedures conducted at the jobsite by the City Engineer, with the contractor bearing all costs for rework and inspection if work fails to meet specifications. The contractor must submit a qualified full-time project superintendent who is dedicated exclusively to this project from Notice to Proceed through Notice of Completion. Financial protections include performance, payment, and maintenance bonds at 100% of the contract value issued by an acceptable surety, along with liability insurance maintained until final acceptance. The contractor must indemnify the City against all claims arising from their negligence and submit certified payroll records in compliance with California labor laws. Proposals must be submitted as a sealed hard copy to the City Clerk’s Office by 11:00 a.m. on August 13, 2026, with no electronic submissions accepted. The work must be completed within the contract time as defined by the Notice to Proceed, with no weekend or holiday time accrued, and all materials must be marked with manufacturer name, year of manufacture, size, C509 designation, and working pressure. The contract does not specify a dollar value or include federal FAR clauses, indicating it is a local public works procurement following California statutory requirements rather than federal acquisition regulations.