The Santa Clara Valley Water District is seeking a qualified contractor to inspect, de‑water, repair, and rehabilitate the East Pipeline system in San Jose. The work includes complete de‑watering of multiple water mains, replacement of several large‑diameter valves (including a new 48‑in. manually‑operated valve and a 48‑in. motor‑operated valve), installation of static mixers, appurtenances, cathodic‑protection systems, SCADA upgrades, and associated civil‑structural work such as vault roof removal, waterproofing, and traffic‑control measures. The contract also requires a one‑time shutdown‑window for critical valve installations, extensive environmental BMPs, and compliance with a Project Labor Agreement and various insurance/bond guarantees.
• Dewatering and de‑chlorination of the Penitencia Delivery Main, East Pipeline, and Milpitas Pipeline.
• Installation of new 48‑in. valves, motor‑operated valves, flowmeters, static mixers, and related vault/appurtenances.
• Structural, electrical, and cathodic‑protection upgrades, plus comprehensive environmental and traffic‑control plans.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Feb 12, 2026) and a 10 % bid bond, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of contract sum.