Julian Hinds Pumping Plant Fuel Dispenser System Improvement

Background
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is issuing this solicitation for the Julian Hinds Pumping Plant Fuel Dispenser System Improvement project, located in Riverside County, CA. The goal of the contract is to enhance the fuel dispensing capabilities at the pumping plant, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Work Details
The project includes the installation of fuel pumps, dispensers, leak detectors, vapor recovery systems, electrical conduits and wires. Additionally, it involves the abatement of materials containing asbestos and lead, along with other appurtenant work as specified in the drawings.

The estimated cost for this construction project ranges from $220,000 to $250,000.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence after bid acceptance and will be performed over a timeline that aligns with project requirements as specified in the bid documents.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Julian Hinds Pumping Plant located at 10080 Hayfield Road, Desert Center, CA 92239.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must possess a California contractor license classified as 'A' or 'C-61/D-40' at the time of bid submission. The entity performing asbestos abatement must have either an ASB certification or a C-22 license.

Additionally, installers of the Gasboy AtlasX fuel dispenser must have Gasboy Atlas Dispenser Training Certification. Bidders are also required to ensure at least 25% participation from Small Business Enterprises (SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in their bids.