Bids are invited for replacing water tank #1 at DSH Metropolitan.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE SERVICES DIVISION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
REPLACE WATER TANK #1
DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS
DSH - Metropolitan
11401 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE
NORWALK, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
Contract: 25-311129;
Project Number: 000000000012224
SEALED BIDS: The Office of Business and Acquisition Services will receive Sealed Bids at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, California 95605 before 2:00 P.M., May 27, 2026. Hand delivered bids shall be placed in the DGS/OBAS Bid/Proposal Drop Box located in the lobby.
Project comprises labor, material and services necessary for:
Major components of Project Work consist of:
1. Removal of existing 750,000 gallon on-grade steel water storage tank and replacement with new 1,000,000 gallon on-grade welded steel water storage tank.
2. All associated piping, valving and appurtenances associated with the tank.
3. Replace valves, piping, and water pumps in the existing pumphouse.
4. The work shall be phased to avoid interruption of service to the site and buildings as described in the drawings.
5. Provide chlorine analyzer, chlorine injection system and tank mixing pump.
6. Miscellaneous electrical and controls work.
License required to bid the project: A
Certificate of Reported Compliance (CRC) - Fleet Vehicles: As a condition of Contract award, prior to Contract execution, Contractor shall submit copies of the valid CRCs for any fleet retained by the Contractor or any listed Subcontractor, for which any vehicles subject to the California Air Resources Board In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleet Regulations, Section 2449(i), Title 12, California Code of Regulations, are used in the completion of the work included in the Contract. More information on the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation can be found at the following link: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/use-road-diesel-fueled-fleets-regulation
Health and Safety Provisions: 
Contractor and all subcontractors shall abide by all health and safety mandates issued by federal, state, and local governments and/or public health officers as well as those issued by DGS, and worksite specific mandates. If multiple mandates exist, the Contractor and subcontractors shall abide by the most restrictive mandate. The term "employee", "worker", "state worker" or "state employee" in health and safety mandates includes contractor and subcontractor personnel.
Costs associated with adhering to health and safety mandates are the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for the tracking and compliance of health and safety mandates and may be audited upon request.
Successful bidder shall furnish payment and performance bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract price.
Prospective bidders must attend the mandatory prebid site inspection tour on May 13, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at DSH METROPOLITAN WATER TANK #1 SITE ENTRANCE. The States requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation will be presented along with other contract requirements. Attendance for the entire inspection is required in order for bidders to be eligible to submit a bid.
Security Clearance: Bidders' attention is directed to the deadline to contact Thomas Brunet, Project Director, at thomas.brunet@dgs.ca.gov no later than 2:00 P.M., May 6, 2026; and provide (1) full name, (2) telephone number, (3) Social Security Number, (4) Identification Number or California Driver's License Number and expiration year, and (5) date of birth; for security clearance to enter institution. Khaki, beige, brown, olive drab or camouflaged clothing, cameras and recording devices will not be allowed. See Section 01 35 53, Correctional Security Project Procedures, for additional requirements.
Bid forms, plans, specifications, and addenda will be available for download at http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/. Click on "Start Search." In the Event name field, enter the project number and click search. While viewing the Event Details, click on "View Event Package" to view bid forms.
It is recommended that all vendors register as a bidder through the Cal eProcure website at https://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/bidder-vendor.aspx. This will allow for automatic notifications if there is any modification to the Event such as the posting of an addendum or additional documentation.
Drawings and Project Manual may also be viewed through Builders' Exchanges.
PUBLIC BID OPENING: A public bid opening will be held on May 28, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605. Bidders that choose to attend the bid opening shall check in with security in the lobby. A DGS representative will meet attendees in the lobby and escort all parties to the bid opening location. At the public bid opening, all bids received before 2:00 P.M., May 27, 2026 will be opened and recorded onto a Preliminary Bid Tabulation. Bidders do not need to attend the bid opening as the Preliminary Bid Tabulation will be emailed to participating contractors immediately after the bid opening.
States estimated cost: $9,286,800. The term of this project is 365 calendar days.
The States Project Director is Thomas Brunet at (279) 946-8335.
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THE SACRAMENTO BEE
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May 5,12 2026