Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting sealed bids to replace two aging potable‑water wells at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, CA. The contract includes drilling two new wells, installing pumps, motors, electrical equipment, conduit, and integrating the new systems into the existing SCADA control network. Prime contractors must hold a California Class A General Engineering license and coordinate all specialty subcontractors (well‑drilling, electrical, etc.). The project also requires compliance with DVBE participation, small‑business preferences, prevailing‑wage rules, and strict prison‑site security protocols.
• Scope: drill and construct two groundwater production wells, install submersible pumps, motor‑control centers, transformers, new conduit, and SCADA integration.
• Required licenses: Class A – General Engineering (prime) plus specialty CSLB licenses (C‑57 well drilling, C‑10 electrical) for subcontractors.
• Compliance: 3 % DVBE participation, small‑business preference, 10 % bid security, prevailing‑wage, full Builder’s Risk insurance, and mandatory pre‑bid site walk on 24 Mar 2026.