Description
Bradbury Dam’s outlet works require a complete replacement of two existing 30‑inch fixed‑cone valves and installation of two new 24‑inch fixed‑cone valves, associated reducers, supports, actuators, and a pair of 30‑inch butterfly guard valves. The scope also includes a temporary bypass pump system to maintain water delivery during valve outage, a full electrical upgrade (new distribution panels, conduit, grounding, and wiring checkout), corrosion‑protective coating, and comprehensive documentation (as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and electronic media releases). The contract is a small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price construction effort with a 450‑day performance period, requiring compliance with the Davis‑Bacon wage determination (CA20260014) and a suite of safety, environmental, and quality‑control requirements.
• Mechanical work: removal of existing valves, supply/installation of new fixed‑cone and butterfly valves, custom reducers, supports, and actuators.
• Electrical work: design, furnish, install, and test new 240 V 3‑phase power and control systems, grounding, and panelboards.
• Temporary water‑bypass pump system (9–11 cfs) to keep Lake Cachuma water flowing during construction.
• Mandatory safety program, Valley‑Fever training, waste‑management plan, weekly coordination meetings, and CDMS for submittal management.
• Small‑business (NAICS 237990) set‑aside, estimated contract value $1 M–$5 M, with performance and payment bonds required.