REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) NOTICE RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Bids will be received at the office of the Central Coast Water Authority, at 255 Industrial Way, Buellton, California 93427, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for the "Replacement of Energy Dissipating Valve Hydraulic Piping". DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The WORK includes replacement of energy dissipating valve (EDV)hydraulic piping and miscellaneous valves. SITE OF WORK: The site of the WORK is located at 4748 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF WORK: The WORK must be completed within six (6) months after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. OPENING OF BIDS: The Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the above-mentioned location for receipt of Bids. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are entitled "Replacement of Energy Dissipating Valve Hydraulic Piping". Central Coast Water Authority projects are advertised via PlanetBids. To register to bid and obtain Contract Documents please visit https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/84436/portal-home or https://www.ccwa.com/business-opportunities. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Prospective Bidders may attend an optional pre-bid conference and a pre-bid tour of the proposed work site, to be conducted by the OWNER at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, or at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the site of the WORK noted above. Central Coast Water Authority staff will be present to conduct a tour of the site and facilities and answer questions. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All communications related to this Project prior to the opening of Bids shall be made in writing to the address, telephone number, facsimile number, and email listed below. Email is the preferred method of communication. Christopher T. Wall Central Coast Water Authority 255 Industrial Way Buellton, CA 93427 Telephone: (805) 688-2292, extension 235 Fax: (805) 686-4700 Email: ctw@ccwa.com INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: No oral interpretation will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning of the Contract Documents. Requests for an interpretation shall be made in writing and delivered to the Owner no later than seven (7) days before the time for opening the Bids. Interpretations of the Contract Documents will be in the form of an addendum to the Contract Documents and, when issued, will be sent as promptly as practical to all parties to whom the Contract Documents have been issued. All such addenda shall become part of the Contract. BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the OWNER has determined that the Bidder shall possess a valid Class A, General Engineering Contractor license at the time of the bid opening and at all times during performance of the WORK. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the Contract to any bidder not possessing such license at the time of the bid opening. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF CONTRACT RETENTION: In accordance with Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Successful Bidder will have the option of posting securities of equal or greater value in lieu of a cash retention. The Central Coast Water Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality in a bid and to make awards to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder(s) as it may best serve its interest. IPL0345548 Jun 3,7 2026