Water Mainline Replacements Project (CI 5493)

The Water Mainline Replacements Project (CI 5493) involves the replacement of existing waterline segments with larger diameter main piping at five distinct locations within the City of Thousand Oaks, California, adjacent to Calleguas Municipal Water District turnout structures. All work must be performed according to Drawing Number 24-008A, Sheets 1-18, and the full suite of Contract Documents, which include technical specifications, plans, general and special conditions, instructions to bidders, and reference standards such as the City of Thousand Oaks Water and Wastewater Standards, Greenbook Specifications, Caltrans Standards, AWWA Standards, and the MUTCD. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utility services, and transportation necessary to complete the project, including installing individual service saddles, relocating meters to the back of curb with extended customer-side piping, adding customer valves where needed, and ensuring trenching and backfill meet minimum 30-inch cover requirements with tracer wire and warning tape. The project requires adherence to strict quality control and inspection protocols, with all materials subject to verification by the City or Engineer prior to use, and testing conducted at the Contractor’s expense in accordance with ASTM and ACI standards. The City retains the right to withhold payment for defective work, unremedied issues, or failure to pay subcontractors, and final acceptance is contingent upon full completion and recording of a Notice of Completion. The basis of award is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with mandatory compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification as a pass/fail eligibility requirement. All bids must be submitted electronically via the procurement portal by June 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., using official City forms, and must include bid security, a non-collusion declaration, proof of Public Works Contractor Registration, Iran Contracting Act certification, workers’ compensation certification, and a list of subcontractors. The Contractor must maintain performance and payment bonds issued by an admitted California surety, carry Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate, and extend coverage for three years beyond contract completion. All employees must be paid prevailing wages, payroll records must be certified per DLSE forms, and the Contractor must comply with federal and state employment laws, including nondiscrimination, immigration verification, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Monthly progress payments will be issued upon submission of detailed schedules, quantity updates