The State of California is soliciting a fixed‑price contract to rehabilitate the water‑well and pump system at the Fillmore Trout Hatchery. The work includes demolition of existing wells, pumps, and associated electrical components; installation of new well pumps, variable‑frequency‑drive (VFD) motors, control panels, piping, valves, and underground utility conduits; and provision of a new metered switchboard with automatic transfer switch. The contractor must hold a California A or B general contractor license and, for well‑drilling activities, a C‑57 well‑drilling specialty license (or subcontract to a qualified tier‑1 subcontractor). The contract term is one calendar year, with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, a 5 % retainage, and liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for any delay.
• Demolition of existing well and pump infrastructure and overhead utility conductors.
• Installation of new vertical turbine pumps, VFD motors, control panels, piping, fittings, valves, and underground service conduits.
• Provision of a service‑metered switchboard with integrated ATS, required grounding, and associated electrical work.
• Full compliance with prevailing‑wage, DVBE participation, small‑business preference, environmental, safety, and GenAI/sanctions requirements; submission of required bonds, certifications, and documentation.