WRF #1 - RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT

The City of Corona, California, is soliciting bids for the WRF#1 - RETURN ACTIVATED SLUDGE PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT, identified as Project No. JL 79500572 and Solicitation Number 27-007SB, with a submission deadline of September 3, 2026. The work involves comprehensive construction activities including cleaning and inspection of pipelines, removal and disposal of sludge, installation of temporary barriers and diversion systems, repair of damaged pipes and connections, installation of permanent lining materials, modification of existing pump stations, testing and commissioning of the repaired system, environmental monitoring, and project closeout. All work must be performed in strict compliance with the Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, CalOSHA regulations, California Civil Code, and relevant Public Contract Code sections, with performance limited to the project site in Corona, CA 92878. The Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, transportation, and temporary facilities necessary to complete the project within 90 working days after mobilization, commencing 15 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal and include mandatory supporting documentation such as bid security equal to 10% of the total bid price, a Non-Collusion Declaration, Designation of Subcontractors form, Bidder Information and Experience Statements, Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation, Fleet Compliance Certification, and the Iran Contracting Act Certification if the bid exceeds $1,000,000. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience on similar projects valued at $250,000 or more, perform more than 50% of the work using their own forces, and disclose all subcontractors whose work exceeds 0.5% of the total bid amount. The City will award the contract on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating technical acceptability through compliance with mandatory requirements before selecting the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. Unbalanced bids may be rejected, and mathematical corrections may be applied. Additional special requirements include compliance with prevailing wage laws, employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), stormwater and environmental controls, OSHA violation disclosures, warranty obligations for defects, and potential termination for safety violations or convenience. The contract includes a $7,000 allowance for field orders, but the overall contract value cannot be determined