The Santa Maria Public Airport District is seeking qualified contractors to recommend, furnish, and install three new sump pumps for its storm‑water detention basins (two at Basin A and one at Basin C). The scope includes removal of existing pumps at Basin A, delivery of removed equipment, mechanical and electrical installation, testing, startup, training, and close‑out documentation. No specific pump model, horsepower, or discharge size is prescribed; proposers must provide equipment recommendations with supporting data. Work must be completed within 30 calendar days after a field notice to proceed, and the contractor must hold appropriate California Class A or C‑61/D‑21 licenses (electrical work by a C‑10 licensee), provide 10 % bid security, and furnish 100 % performance and payment bonds. The project is subject to prevailing‑wage and DIR requirements, and proposals are due electronically by October 16, 2026.
• Replace three sump pumps (2 × Basin A, 1 × Basin C) – equipment selection left to proposer.
• Remove existing Basin A pumps, deliver to District‑designated location; Basin C pump already retrieved.
• Provide mechanical, electrical, rigging, testing, commissioning, training, and documentation.
• Complete installation within 30 days of notice to proceed.
• Must hold CA Class A or C‑61/D‑21 contractor license; electrical work by C‑10 licensee.
• Provide 10 % bid security, 100 % performance & payment bonds, comply with prevailing‑wage and DIR rules.
• Optional site visit by appointment (request by Oct 6 2026).
• Questions due Oct 9 2026; proposals due Oct 16 2026 (2 PM PT).