Foothill Feeder Pressure Control Structure Chemical Injection Stage 1

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is soliciting bids for the construction of four chemical containment structures (Stage 1) at the Castaic Lake Recreation Area, including grading, paving, and related site work. The project is valued between $2.5 M and $3.0 M and must be completed within 150 working days after award, with a critical 75‑day milestone. Bidders must hold a California A‑class contractor license, be registered with the DIR, provide a 10 % bid bond, and submit 100 % performance and payment bonds. A minimum of 25 % of the contract value must be performed by Small Business Enterprises or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Attendance at the mandatory pre‑bid conference on October 1 2026 is required for bid eligibility, and all bids must be submitted electronically by October 15 2026. • Scope: Construct four concrete chemical containment pads, associated walls, foundations, grading, and paving; tanks and feed systems are excluded. • Requirements: CA “A” contractor license, DIR registration, bid bond (≥ 10 % of bid), performance & payment bonds (100 % each), prevailing‑wage compliance, and SBE/DVBE participation ≥ 25 %. • Key Dates: Pre‑bid conference (Oct 1 2026), Q&A cutoff (Oct 8 2026), bid deadline (Oct 15 2026), project duration (150 working days).