CLEAR LAKE HOS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS CLEARLAKE OAKS, CALIFORNIA PROJECT NO: 25-0055 / SP0A243932
CNRA GRANT NO: GF2314-0
US EPA GRANT NO: 97T42101, 97T44201
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Subject to conditions prescribed by the University of California, Davis, sealed bids for a lump-sum
contract are invited for the following Work: Clear Lake HOS, Project Number: 25-0055 / SP0A243932.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, insurance, and
services to construct and install a system converting LOX into gaseous oxygen and distributing it into the
hypolimnion of the Oaks Arm of Clear Lake (e.g. Hypolimnetic Oxygenation System – HOS). The scope
includes all related infrastructure, subcontracts and vendors. Per design drawings, provide demolition and
new construction for the liquid Oxygen (LOX) tank pad. Contract for and coordinate LOX tank (with
deferred approval submittal of shop drawings and seismic anchorage design), related LOX piping, related
electrical and controls for LOX and HOS distribution systems, and HOS distribution subcontractor (with
deferred approval submittal of shop drawings). Complete commissioning of the system and arrange for
delivery and supply of LOX during operations.
Funding is provided in part by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Grant #97T42101, 97T44201 and
California Natural Resources Agency, Grant #GF2314-0. This project is subject to Davis Bacon*/and or
other related acts (as applicable), Federal requirements, as well as adherence to California prevailing
wage rates.
California Wage Determination: 2026-1 & *Davis Bacon Federal Wage Decision: CA20260004
5/20/2026
Estimated Construction Cost of this project is $2,836,000.00 (Base Bid)
Contract Time: 221 days.
Downloadable Bidding Documents will be available to Bidders on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and will be
issued through the UC Davis Online Planroom at: https://www.ucdplans.com/. Bidders may view the
Bidding Documents online at the UC Davis Plan Room site and download the documents at no cost to the
user. The online plan room is free but will require that you create a username and a password (see the
button for “Register/Login” on the top right of the screen).
Plan Holder's List, Bid Results and Award info can also be found at: https://www.ucdplans.com/.
PLEASE NOTE: The University of California will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference and MANDATORY Job Walk will be conducted on Wednesday,
July 1, 2026 beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m. Participants shall meet at 12559 CA-20, Clearlake Oaks,
CA 95423, Clark Island Park Parking Lot (Intersection of Hwy 20 & Island Drive). Bidders must be
present at the Pre-Bid Conference no later than the scheduled start time. Only bidders who participate in
both the Conference and the Job Walk in their entirety will be allowed to bid on the Project as prime
contractors. For further information, contact Karen Glover via email:
currently anticipated that the Conference/Job Walk will last approximately 2 hours.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk attendees should plan to arrive
at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled meeting time to make arrangements for parking.
Any parking challenges that are encountered will not excuse late arrivals and will result in that firm being
ineligible to bid on the Project.
Bids will be received only at: Design and Construction Management, University of California, 255
Cousteau Place, Davis, California 95618
Bid Deadline: Sealed bids must be received on or before: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Bids will be opened at: 2:01 P.M. or promptly thereafter.
The successful Bidder will be required to have the following California current and active contractor's
license at the time of submission of the Bid: General Building Contractor – “B”.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business
opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each Bidder may be
required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy. The successful Bidder and its
subcontractors will be required to follow the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in the Bidding
Documents and to pay prevailing wage at the location of the work.
In addition, the University is committed to promoting and increasing participation of small business
June 1, 2022 LF:AFB 1
Advertisement for BidsCLEAR LAKE HOS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS CLEARLAKE OAKS, CALIFORNIA PROJECT NO: 25-0055 / SP0A243932
CNRA GRANT NO: GF2314-0
US EPA GRANT NO: 97T42101, 97T44201
enterprises (SBEs) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs) relating to all goods and services
covered under the awarded agreement, subject to any and all applicable obligations under state and
federal law, and University policies. The awarded contractor shall make best efforts to provide qualified
SBEs and DVBEs with the maximum opportunity to participate.
The work described in the contract is a public work subject to section 1771 of the California Labor Code.
No contractor or subcontractor, regardless of tier, may be listed on a Bid for, or engage in the
performance of, any portion of this project, unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations
pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and 1771.1.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial
Relations.
The successful Bidder shall pay all persons providing construction services and/or any labor on site,
including any University location, no less than the UC Fair Wage (defined as $15 per hour) and shall
comply with all applicable federal, state and local working condition requirements.
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
University of California, Davis
June 15, 2026
June 1, 2022 LF:AFB 2
Advertisement for BidsDIRECTIONS TO
PRE-BID CONFERENCE LOCATION
CLEAR LAKE HOS 25-0055 / SP0A243932
12559 CA-20, CLEARLAKE OAKS, CA 95423
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk attendees should plan to arrive on
Campus at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled meeting time to arrange for parking, which can be
difficult at times.
Attendees are to park in Parking Lot / Meeting Area Pre-bid Conference will be held at the location
indicated on the attached map.
From Sacramento
- Take I-5 North toward Redding.
- Take Exit 578 for CA-20 toward Clear Lake/Colusa
- Sharp left onto CA-20 W
- Keep right to stay on CA-20 W
- 12559 CA-20
From San Francisco
- Take I-80 East toward Sacramento.
- Take exit 56 for I 505 N toward Winters/Redding
- Continue onto I-505 N
- Take Exit 21 toward Esparto
- Follow CA-16 W to CA 20 W in Clearlake Oaks
- Turn left onto CA-16 W
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto CA-16
- Turn right onto Yolo Ave
- Turn left onto CA-16 W/Woodland Ave
- Turn left onto CA-20 W
- Keep right to stay on CA-20 W
From Woodland (from CA-113 North)
- North on CA-113 N
- Merge onto I-5 N
- Take exit 578 for CA-20 toward Clear Lake/Colusa
- Sharp left onto CA-20 W
- Keep right to stay on CA-20 W
- 12559 CA-20
SEE ATTACHED MAP
On-Site PreBid Rev 1/28/2021ROUTE 20
MEETING/PARKING AREA
12514 ISLAND DRIVE
CLEARLAKE OAKS, CA 95423
ISLAND DRIVE
ROUTE 20
AREA OF WORK
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