REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
for East Bay Plain Subbasin Site
Characterization Project – Single
Monitoring Wells
ADDENDA
Prospective bidders are responsible for reviewing any
published addenda regarding this bid at
ebmud.com/business-center
CONTACT
Marcie Jimenez, Assistant Engineer
(510) 287-0668
marcie.jimenez@ebmud.com
RESPONSE DUE
December 22, 2023
4:00 p.m. PST
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY TO
Marcie Jimenez, EBMUD
marcie.jimenez@ebmud.com
OR
SUBMIT BY MAIL TO
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Marcie Jimenez
EBMUD–Water Supply Improvements Division
East Bay Plain Subbasin Site Characterization
Project – Single Monitoring Wells WRD-0123
375 Eleventh Street, MS 407
Oakland, CA 94607
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Marcie Jimenez
EBMUD–Water Supply Improvements
Division
East Bay Plain Subbasin Site
Characterization Project – Single
Monitoring Wells WRD-0123
375 Eleventh Street, MS 407
Oakland, CA 94607
375 ELEVENTH STREET . OAKLAND . CA 94607-4240 . WWW.EBMUD.COM/BUSINESS-CENTER/
EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
RFP for East Bay Plain Subbasin Characterization Well Drilling Project – Single Monitoring Wells
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. STATEMENT OF WORK
A. SCOPE
B. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
C. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
D. DELIVERABLES / REPORTS
II. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A. MANDATORY SITE WALK/ PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
III. DISTRICT PROCEDURES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
A. RFP ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD
B. EVALUATION CRITERIA/SELECTION COMMITTEE
C. PRICING
D. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AND PROTESTS
E. WARRANTY
F. INVOICING
G. BONDS
IV. RFP RESPONSE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
A. DISTRICT CONTACTS
B. SUBMITTAL OF RFP RESPONSE
C. RESPONSE FORMAT
ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A – RFP RESPONSE PACKET
EXHIBIT B – GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Appendix A – Scope of Services
Appendix B – Schedule
Appendix C – General Requirements
Appendix D – Insurance Requirements
Appendix E – Payment Terms and Procedures
Appendix F – Public Works Forms
Appendix G – CEP Forms
Appendix H – Bond Requirements
Appendix I – Environmental Requirements
Appendix J – Project Safety Requirements – COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Appendix K – Specifications for Installation of Single Monitoring Wells
Appendix L – Iran Contracting Act Certification
Appendix M – City of Hayward’s Construction Site Best Practices
Appendix N – City of Hayward’s Public Nuisances Regulations
REV 5/16/23
Appendix O – City of Hayward’s Groundwater Discharge Requirements
Appendix P – City of Hayward’s Wastewater Discharge Requirements
Appendix Q – City of Hayward’s Temporary Water Services
RFP For East Bay Plain Subbasin Site Characterization Project – Single Monitoring Wells
I. STATEMENT OF WORK
A. SCOPE
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to implement the East Bay Plain Subbasin
Characterization Well Drilling Project – Single Monitoring Wells to assist further
characterizing the East Bay Plain Subbasin through the installation and development of
monitoring wells. The work generally includes the following:
• Construction of three (3) monitoring wells in three boreholes, with the option for
two (2) additional monitoring wells in two boreholes in the cities of San Pablo,
Berkeley, and Hayward up to depths of 600 feet and intersecting multiple aquifer
zones in close proximity to single-family residential areas.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (District) intends to award a one-year contract to the
Proposer who best meets the District’s requirements. Refer to Exhibit B: Appendix A –
Scope of Services and Exhibit B: Appendix K -Specifications for Installation of Monitoring
Wells for additional project details.
B. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS
1. Proposer Minimum Qualifications
a. Proposer, Proposer’s principal, or Proposer’s staff shall have been
regularly engaged in the business of providing consulting/contractor
services for at least ten (10) years.
b. Proposer shall have constructed at least three (3) similar projects within
the past ten (10) years. All similar projects must be in close proximity to a
densely populated urban area or within 30 feet of a single-family
residential zone area. Client references shall be provided for each project
used to demonstrate the proposer meets this qualification.
c. Proposer shall demonstrate the ability to construct monitoring well
through at least three (3) distinct aquifer zones to depths of at least 600
feet below surface grade and shall demonstrate the ability to properly
ensure intermediate zones are sealed from the targeted aquifer. Client
references shall be provided for each project used to demonstrate the
proposer meets this qualification.
d. Proposer shall demonstrate the ability to apply and secure all required
permits for well construction. Securing and complying with required
permits will be the responsibility of the proposer.
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e. Proposer shall possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials
necessary to perform services as specified under this RFP.
C. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Through submittal of an RFP, the Proposer acknowledges acceptance of and will comply
with all terms and conditions as outlined in Exhibit B: Appendix J – Project Safety
Requirements - COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
D. DELIVERABLES / REPORTS
The Project deliverables are outlined in the following table:
Task General Description
Deliverables
A Project Management
and Grant Reporting
Single Monitoring Well
Installation
B
• Monthly invoices and required information for
progress reports
• Information for Quarterly grant reports
• Data sets
• Information for Grant completion report
• Site-specific health and safety plan (SSHASP) for
compliance with Project Safety Requirements:
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing exhibit
• Well completion reports
• All required permits for well drilling
o EBMUD and LSCE will draft all permits for
contractor’s review and signature
o EBMUD and LSCE will submit permits for
approval
• Characterization and proper disposal of fluid
cuttings/water
• Site restoration per EBMUD and/or local
county/city requirements
• Signage at Project Sites per Exhibit B: Appendix J
– Project Safety Requirements: COVID-19
Vaccination and Testing