Water Treatment Plant ST52 Filter Media Replacement

The City of San Luis Obispo is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of filter media at the Water Treatment Plant ST52, specifically focusing on Basin 2 while other basins remain operational. The scope of work includes the installation of anthracite, sand, and supporting rock, as well as media disinfection, dechlorination, and the potential replacement of filter media nozzles. The project is estimated to cost between 58,000 and 87,000 dollars. Bidders must hold a Class A or C34 license and provide reference projects completed within the last five years. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid total. The performance period is set at 20 working days for the base bid, with an additional 20 working days granted for each additive alternative. Liquidated damages for failure to meet the timeline are established at 1,200 dollars per calendar day. All materials must be transported in supersack bags to prevent contamination, and bulk shipments are prohibited. Final acceptance is contingent upon the media being disinfected and passing a bacteriological test. Bids are due by October 1, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Public Works Administration Office, accompanied by a bid guaranty equal to 10 percent of the bid amount.