San Vicente and Mt. Olivette Reservoir Improvements Project - Construction

The City of Santa Monica is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct improvements to the San Vicente and Mt. Olivette water reservoirs. The $27.3 M project includes structural enhancements, expansion joints, valve vaults, pump stations, paving, electrical work, and associated civil works such as geomembrane, perlite, swales, and asphalt. Work must comply with California prevailing‑wage rules, the city’s Living Wage Ordinance, and be managed through the Procore construction‑management platform. Bids are submitted electronically via OpenGov, with a mandatory job‑walk on September 16 or 17 2026 and a bid deadline of October 29 2026. The contract is for 730 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $13,200 per day for delays. • Total contract estimate: $27,344,000 • Scope: Reservoir structural upgrades, mechanical/electrical systems, site grading, paving, and related civil works • Mandatory pre‑bid job walk (Sept 16 & 17) • Electronic bid submission only (OpenGov) • Required Class A contractor license, public‑works registration, and bid bond (10 % of bid) • Project duration: 2 years (730 days) • Compliance: Prevailing‑wage, Living Wage Ordinance, Oaks Initiative, Levine Act, insurance, bonds • Award and contract execution to occur after bid opening; performance and labor bonds required.