Site work for a water / sewer project in Bakersfield, California. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of January 14, 2026, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for the award has not yet been established.** The work involves complete removal of existing interior and exterior coatings of the 2.2 MG welded steel Freeway Tank and associated piping and appurtenances. Both the entire exterior and interior of the Freeway Tank and associated piping and appurtenances will be recoated. Each bid shall be submitted on a form furnished as part of the Contract Documents and must be accompanied by cash, a cashier's check, a certified check, or a Bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, or substitute pursuant to Section 995.710 of the Code of Civil Procedure, in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the order of or for the benefit of the District. Each bid shall be sealed and delivered to the District at the location designated for the opening of proposals at or before the specified time. The security of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned by the District no later than sixty (60) days following the date of award. The check, bond, or substitute shall be given as security that the Bidder will enter into a contract with the District and furnish the required payment and performance bonds, or substitutes, and certificates of insurance and endorsements if awarded the work, and will be declared forfeited if the Bidder refuses to timely enter into the contract or furnish the required bonds or certificates if the Bidder's bid is accepted. The Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and maintain registration for the duration of the contract. This contract may be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Not less than the determined rates of wages shall be paid to all workers employed in the performance of the contract. Equivalent securities may be substituted for monies withheld to ensure performance of the contract, subject to the District's sole determination and any administrative fees.