Kane Spring Progressive Design-Build Project

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a licensed design-builder for the Kane Spring Progressive Design-Build Project, including design, preconstruction, and construction of ponds, ditches, berms, wetlands, habitat, and dust-control improvements near the Salton Sea.

California > Department of Water Resources


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Open
0000040201
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 PM
Aug 27, 2026 10:00 PM
$130,000,000.00
1 year base + 1 × 2 years 8 months option
Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
ilene.wellman-barbree@water.ca.gov
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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California Department of Water Resources, Division of Engineering - Collaborative Delivery Program, Attention: Ilene Wellman-Barbree, Collaborative Delivery Manager, 715 P Street, 4th Floor, Sacramento, California 95814
SOQ/P Sections 1-7 and SOQ/P Attachments 1-3, SOQ/P Attachment 4: Design-Build Team Profile Information, SOQ/P Attachment 5: Submitter Comments on the Phase 1 Scope of Work, SOQ/P Attachment 6: PDB Price Proposal
Description

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting qualifications and proposals from California Class A General Engineering Contractors to serve as the Design-Builder for the Kane Spring Progressive Design-Build Project. The project will provide water-based and vegetation-based dust control, shoreline bird and pupfish habitat, improved water-use efficiency, and wetlands enhancement along the Salton Sea. Major features include ponds, conveyance and habitat ditches, berms, wetlands enhancement, invasive-species removal, native revegetation, and vegetation enhancement areas. The selected Design-Builder will provide Phase 1 design and preconstruction services, including site investigations, permitting support, alternatives analysis, design development, cost estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, GMP development, and negotiations. Phase 2 construction may proceed through one or more work packages if the parties agree on GMP proposals and execute amendments; construction responsibilities include furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and services, followed by commissioning, performance testing, environmental compliance, and warranties. The estimated design and construction cost is $120 million to $130 million, with $65 million currently funded. Responses must include the specified SOQ/P sections, forms, team information, project experience, price proposal, and supporting financial, licensing, bonding, insurance, safety, and certification materials. Addendum No. 1 requires its signed cover page to be returned with the SOQ/P. Information Letter No. 2 clarifies that attendance at the mandatory site visit is limited to four people from each company comprising the Submitter team. Information Letter No. 3 states that requested nontechnical and technical one-on-one meetings will be virtual Teams meetings, scheduled in two-hour slots during October 5–9 and October 12–16, 2026; requests must be made by the Submitter team's designated contact, and the team must provide an agenda five calendar days before the meeting.

Classification Codes
NAICS237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSCC1KZARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
Smart Codes
progressive design-buildwetlands restorationheavy civil construction
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 27, 2026 10:00 PM-Published Date
Aug 28, 2026-RFQ/P Issue Date
Sep 23, 2026-Mandatory Site Visit Registration Deadline
Oct 01, 2026 03:00 PM-Mandatory Site Visit (required)
Participants will receive a presentation and then caravan to the project site. Pre-registration is required; attendance is limited to four people from each company comprising the Submitter team. Attendees must submit a waiver and bring appropriate personal protective equipment and heat-management measures.
Oct 5, 2026-Nontechnical One-on-One Meetings (optional)
Meetings may be requested during October 5–9, 2026 and will last two hours. Available slots are 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Oct 12, 2026-Technical One-on-One Meetings (optional)
Meetings may be requested during October 12–16, 2026 and will last two hours. Available slots are 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Oct 23, 2026-Written Questions and Requested Edits Due
Nov 20, 2026-Department Responses Due
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 PM-SOQ/P Due Date
Jan 11, 2027-Shortlisted Submitter Interviews (optional)
Interviews are scheduled during January 11–15, 2027. The Department will provide the specific date, time, and location if interviews are conducted.
Apr 1, 2027-Anticipated Award and PDB Contract Execution
Requirements
Required
Required
  • Payment Bond — 1%
  • Performance Bond — 1%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 20 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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