Bid Details for EBMUD Lafayette and Walnut Creek WTP Chemical System Safety Improvements

Project
EBMUD Lafayette and Walnut Creek WTP Chemical System Safety Improvements
Owner
EBMUD
Bid Time
02/26/2025 1:30 pm
Description

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).

Location
Lafayette and Walnut Creek, CA
Amount
$45,000,000 to $55,000,000
Bid Walk

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 8:30 AM
The District will conduct a pre-bid jobsite inspection tour to familiarize prospective bidders with the project site and conditions. The inspection will be conducted on Tuesday January 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Bidders/bid walk attendees (Attendees) shall comply with the Contra Costa County health orders. Attendees shall assemble at the Lafayette WTP at 3848 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA. The tour at Lafayette WTP will last approximately 2 hours. After the tour of the Lafayette WTP, the attendees shall re-assemble at 11:00 am at the entrance to Walnut Creek WTP at 2201 Larkey Ln, Walnut Creek. The tour of Walnut Creek WTP will last approximately 2 hours. This is the only time that the Lafayette and Walnut Creek WTPs will be open for inspection. No photography by the Attendees will be allowed. The District will take photographs, as requested by the Attendees, restricted to the work zone. The District will release photographs to Attendees after the bid walk, pending review by the District. All Attendees are required to have a photo ID and sign a confidentiality agreement not to share, sell, or publish photos. The Prime Contractor and its subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend the jobsite inspection where a “sign-in” sheet will be provided. Requirements of the District’s Contract Equity Program including the Local Hire component will be discussed and explained at the jobsite inspection. The District requires that all Attendees during the pre-bid jobsite inspection wear a hardhat and hard-soled shoes/boots.In addition to the jobsite inspection, all Bidders shall watch the recording of the virtual pre-bid meeting. Bidders shall acknowledge meeting this mandatory requirement, where indicated on Document 00 41 02 – Bid Form. For pre-bid jobsite inspection questions only, call Emily Darby at (510) 287-2124.

Requirements
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).
Availability
To download a set of contract documents, visit the project website at https://constructionbids. ebmud.com/CurrentorFutureBid.aspx?BidMode=Current.Project information, including plans, specifications, plan holders list, bid results, etc., can be found at https://constructionbids. ebmud.com/CurrentorFutureBid.aspx?BidMode=Current.