Westside Water Bank Tank No. 2 Repairs

The Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency is soliciting sealed bids for Project CP 26-02, involving comprehensive repairs to Westside Water Bank Tank No. 2 located in Lancaster, California. The scope of work includes the modification or replacement of a 42-inch 90-degree fitting, realignment and compression of a Flex-Tend, and the installation of a replacement Flex-Tend O-Ring gasket. Additionally, the contractor must replace approximately 35 feet of non-shrink grout between the tank chime and concrete foundation, replace a pipe support inside the potable water tank, and replace a concrete anchor block. Required technical services include compaction, concrete, and weld testing, as well as surface sanding and painting. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. To be considered responsive, bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on October 1, 2026, and submit sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026. Bidders are required to hold a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor license, and any painting subcontractors must possess a C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. All contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and adhere to prevailing wage laws for public works. Bids must be accompanied by a security deposit of at least 10 percent of the total bid amount. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, with a 5 percent retention applied to progress payments.