Inland Feeder/San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) Foothill Pump Station Intertie, Stage 1

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking qualified contractors to design‑build and construct the Stage 1 portion of the Inland Feeder / SBVMWD Foothill Pump Station Intertie. The work involves the installation of large‑diameter steel pipelines (≈ 2,150 ft of 54‑66 in. pipe and ≈ 200 ft of 144 in. pipe), large‑diameter valves, surge tanks, valve vaults, an air‑compressor yard, extensive civil earthwork, electrical and instrumentation upgrades, welding, disinfection, and associated site restoration. The contract value is estimated between $25‑30 million and the scheduled construction period is roughly 590 working days. • Install approximately 2,150 ft of 54‑66‑in. steel pipe and 200 ft of 144‑in. steel pipe, including associated fittings and tie‑ins. • Construct four surge‑tank structures, two valve vaults, and an air‑compressor yard with required drainage, electrical, and instrumentation upgrades. • Perform extensive civil works (excavation of cobbles and boulders, earthwork, back‑fill, surface restoration) plus welding, disinfection, and commissioning of the water‑distribution system. The bid must be submitted electronically by 2 p.m. on 17 Nov 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 18 Aug 2026. A California Class “A” contractor license, labor‑code registration, and compliance with the Project Labor Agreement are required.