James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified MBEs, WBEs

SCOPE OF WORK: This project entails the construction of a new third Flow Equalization Basin
at the North City Water Reclamation Plant.

A. The NCWRP is an active and operational water reclamation facility. It is required that the facility remain in operation at all times, except for City approved planned shutdown intervals during the cutover of new to existing systems.
i. Continuous operation of Owner's facilities is of critical importance. Schedule and conduct activities to enable existing facilities to operate continuously, unless otherwise specified.
ii. Perform Work continuously during critical connections and changeovers, and as required to prevent interruption of Owner's operations.
iii. When necessary, plan, design, and provide various temporary services, utilities, connections, temporary piping and heating, access, and similar items to maintain continuous operations of Owner's facility.
iv. See the requirements under Section 01 31 13, Project Coordination.

B. The Project has specific milestones, constraints, testing periods, and completion requirements. In general, these include:
i. Milestone 1 - Completion and Early Acceptance for Beneficial Use of the Flow Equalization Basin.
ii. Milestone 2 - Substantial Completion - Occurs upon completing the prerequisites for substantial completion.
iii. Milestone 3 - Final Acceptance and Completion - After successful completion of substantial completion requirements, and all aspects of the Contract Closeout have been satisfactorily completed.
1. Notice of Completion will follow the Final Acceptance and Completion.

C. The Scope of Work shall include the following and as shown on the drawings and in specifications:

a. Site Civil:
i. Storm drain piping.
ii. Bioinfiltration basin.
iii. Finish grading.
iv. Excavation.

b. Yard Piping:
i. Relocation of existing utilities or temporary relocation of existing utilities.
ii. Connection of yard piping between existing terminated lines and flow equalization basin.

c. Electrical:
i. Relocation and/or protection of electrical duct banks, handholes, light poles.
ii. New handholes, duct banks and any associated electrical work with construction of the flow equalization basin.

D. Mechanical:
i. All piping and valves associated with construction of the flow equalization basin.
ii. Corrosion protection inside flow equalization basin

E. Instrumentation and Control:
i. All instrumentation and control associated with the construction of the flow equalization basin.

F. Structural:
i. Footings, foundations, walls, roofs, hatches for the flow equalization basin.
ii. Equipment pads, pipe supports.

G. Architectural:
i. Architectural finishes.
ii. Any associated architectural components associated with the completion of the flow equalization basin.
iii. Removal of existing translucent wall panels and replacement with new translucent wall panels.
iv. Gate with bird screening.
v. New stair, handrails and guard railing in existing stair tower.

Subcontractor and supplier opportunities are available but not limited to the following categories of work:

SUBCONTRACTORS: quality control testing; surveying; demolition; rebar; cast-in-place concrete; concrete cutting & boring; saw cutting; metal fabrication; waterproofing; roofing; metal doors & frames; coating/painting; fire suppression; plumbing; HVAC; electrical; cathodic protection; clearing & grubbing; fill & backfill; excavation; dewatering; erosion control; asphalt paving; curbs, gutters & sidewalks; fencing; irrigation; and landscaping.

SUPPLIERS: concrete and aggregate

Engineer's Estimate: $10,590,000

Participation Goals:
Construction MBE - 2% WBE - 1%
Supplies MBE - 1% WBE - 1%
Services MBE - 1% WBE - 1%
Equipment* MBE - 1% WBE - 1% (*combined in above)

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including disadvantaged, minority, women, and other business enterprises. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by M/W/DBE firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist M/W/DBE subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to M/W/DBE subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.

Bid documents can be obtained from the City of San Diego or from James W. Fowler Co. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/bidopportunities/