Project Information

Bid Title

Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility Isolation Project, Design Build Sheltered Market

Issuing Agency

San Diego County Water Authority

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 15, 2026

Closing Date

May 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

The San Diego County Water Authority is soliciting proposals from qualified Design-Builders experienced in the design and construction of subaqueous steel bulkheads for the Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility Isolation project.

Estimated Advertising Date

Estimated Value
$1,600,000 - $2,400,000

Issue Date
4/15/26

Preproposal / Prebid Meeting Date
Apr 22, 2026 10:00:00 AM

This meeting is mandatory

Solicitation Due Date
May 15, 2026 2:00:00 PM

NIGP Codes

• NIGP 31540 Coatings, Protective (For Metal)
• NIGP 65880 Pipe, Steel
• NIGP 92556 Inspecting, Structural/Engineering
• NIGP 92588 Structural Engineering
• NIGP 91485 Welding
• NIGP 96226 Diving Services

Contact
Diana Lizarraga

Senior Management Analyst
dlizarraga@sdcwa.org

Links

• BidNet Direct (California Purchasing Group) - San Diego County Water Authority Engineering Department
• Project Fact Sheet - Spec 695

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

PROJECT FACT SHEET

The San Diego County Water Authority is requesting proposals for the following design-build project.

I. PROJECT:

A. Title:

Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility Isolation Project, Design-Build

Specification 695

B. Owner:

San Diego County Water Authority

C. Location:

The project site is situated in the City of Escondido, between Lake Hodges and

the Olivenhain Reservoir.

II. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

Please visit https://www.sdcwa.org/contracting-opportunities for general information and for a link

to the electronic Contract Documents. You may also contact Diana Lizarraga, Senior Management

Analyst, at (858) 522-6808 or by email at dlizarraga@sdcwa.org.

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

A. Scope of Work: The San Diego County Water Authority (Water Authority) is soliciting proposals

from qualified Design-Builders experienced in the design and construction of subaqueous steel

bulkheads for the Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility Isolation project (Project).

Over time, the existing isolation slide gates at the Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility have

deteriorated and are no longer fully functional, impeding maintenance efforts and posing safety risks.

The proposed project will design and install welded steel bulkheads that will hydraulically isolate the

hydroelectric facility’s penstocks and intake from Lake Hodges, allowing dewatering, inspection, and

maintenance of the facility.

The installation of subaqueous steel bulkheads at the Lake Hodges Hydroelectric Facility is highly

specialized work that must be performed underwater at significant depth. It requires certified

commercial divers who are also qualified underwater welders meeting strict American Welding

Society (AWS) D3.6M Class A standards, along with nondestructive testing technicians holding

advanced certifications for inspecting welds in a submerged environment.

B. Liquidated Damages: If work is not completed by the Contractor by each scheduled milestone or

completion date specified in the Contract Documents, the Water Authority will assess liquidated

damages in the amount of $1,000 for each calendar day or portion thereof until work is complete.

Please review the Contract Documents.

C. Required Insurance Coverage:

1. Commercial General Liability $5,000,000 per occurrence

2. Automobile Liability

$5,000,000 per occurrence

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3. Maritime General Liability

$5,000,000 per occurrence

4. USLH/Maritime

Per statutory limitations,

Employer’s Liability

$1,000,000 per occurrence

5. Professional Liability

$2,000,000 per claim

6. Contractor’s Pollution Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence

$4,000,000 general aggregate

7. Builder’s Risk

An amount not less than the contract price

8. Contractor’s Equipment

On an “all risk” basis

Please review the Contract Documents for insurance and indemnification requirements.

D. Construction Cost Estimate:

The total construction cost estimate for the Project is $1.6 to $2.4 million, which includes direct

construction costs, Design-Builder indirect costs (including design), escalation, allowances, and

contingencies.

IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via the BidNet Direct vendor portal, no later than 2:00

p.m. on May 15, 2026.

B. Preproposal Meeting: A Pre-proposal Meeting will be held on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the

Water Authority’s Escondido Large Conference Room located at 610 W 5th Avenue, Escondido,

CA 92025. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is not mandatory, but interested proposers are

encouraged to attend.

C. A Site Visit will be conducted after the Pre-proposal Meeting on April 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Proposers shall meet Water Authority staff at 18962 Lake Dr, Escondido, CA 92029, and are

required to provide their own transportation; and carpooling is encouraged as parking at the site is

limited. Proposers are required to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants during the Site Visit. Your

RSVP to dlizarraga@sdcwa.org is appreciated.

D. Proposal Guarantee: Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a Proposal Guarantee in the form of

cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in the amount

of 10 percent of the aggregate amount of the Lump Sum Price Proposal payable to “San Diego

County Water Authority.”

E. Qualifications: Professional engineer licensed in the State of California, with minimum five years

of experience in pipeline bulkhead design. Design-Builder and all subcontractors shall possess and

maintain current and valid licenses necessary to perform and complete the Work. See Section 8.0

of the Request for Proposals.

F. Department of Industrial Relations Registration: Pursuant to California Labor Code Section

1725.5, the Water Authority requires all contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the

DIR prior to submitting a bid on any public works project. Bids from contractors or subcontractors

that are not registered as required will be deemed non-responsive. The Water Authority will not

award a contract to and no contractor or subcontractor will be allowed to work on a Water

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Authority project unless contractor and each subcontractor are registered with the DIR pursuant to

Labor Code Section 1725.5.

Contractors must submit proof to the Water Authority that all subcontractors of any tier performing

any public works portion of the work are registered with the DIR. Pursuant to Labor Code Section

1773.3, the Water Authority shall withhold final payment to the Contractor if the requirement is

not satisfied. The Contractor must complete Subcontractor List, Schedule B-1 and

Vendor/Supplier and Service Provider List, Schedule B-2 and submit with its bid.

G. Small Contractor Outreach Opportunity Program: The San Diego County Water Authority’s Small

Contractor Outreach and Opportunities Program (SCOOP) is designed to maximize participation of

diverse, qualified, small prime contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers seeking to do

business with the Water Authority. The Contractor hired to complete the scope of work identified

in this request for bids will be determined, in part, by the Contractor’s demonstrated effort in

conducting effective outreach to small contractors. Effective implementation of the Water

Authority’s SCOOP is a requirement. If the apparent low bidder does not satisfy these SCOOP

requirements, the bidder may be deemed non-responsive.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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