Work includes: A. Demolition and replacement of chemical feed systems for primary coagulant, coagulant polymer, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, caustic soda, and fluoride, including bulk tanks, pumps, injection quills and diffusers, and chemical piping from truck unloading to chemical injection. B. Installation of temporary chemical feed and storage systems for plant operation during construction of these improvements. Installation of a temporary maintenance storage facility (Walnut Creek WTP only). C. Installation of other improvements related to chemical, worker, and environmental safety including: emergency power, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency eyewash/shower (EES), emergency panic hardware, spray shields, signage and egress, gas detection, chemical leak detection, ventilation improvements, chemical tank roof vents, secondary containment for bulk chemical storage, chemical resistant coatings, chemical piping secondary containment, chemical tank separation, truck unloading area improvements, drainage improvements (Lafayette WTP), seismic restraints for existing non-structural components, and miscellaneous structural, civil, and electrical improvements and modifications. D. Construction of road improvements at Lafayette WTP to protect the aqueducts and improve traffic flow through the WTP. E. Installation of a new medium voltage transformer and switchboard at Lafayette WTP, including transferring loads from the existing unit substation to the new switchboard. F. Installation of Honeywell control cabinet for Primary Coagulant and Coagulant Polymer at Walnut Creek WTP.
This project will require multiple trades and types of work; for example (note: this list is not all inclusive): demolition, concrete, concrete reinforcing, grouting, hazardous materials handling, grading, excavation, utilities, carpentry, waterproofing, roofing, chemical tank construction, painting, industrial coatings, misc. metals, structural steel, doors/frames and hardware, signage, metal building system, mechanical, electrical, communications, HVAC, pipeline, plumbing, fire protection, fire suppression, trucking, paving, fencing, process integration, Centrifugal Pumps and chemical pumps, temporary chemical facilities and other required work and trades.
All work at the Walnut Creek WTP covered by the contract shall be completed within 1,095 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All work at the Lafayette WTP covered
by the contract shall be completed within 1260 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
EBMUD Contract Equity Program is in effect on this project. District contracting objectives are: Construction 25% White Men; 9% White Women, 25% Ethnic Minorities (Men and Women).