Costa Mesa Sanitary District

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) is seeking proposals for the design and installation of an advanced security closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera system for its Headquarters and District Yard. The project requires a hybrid-cloud storage architecture, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for threat recognition, and a system expandable to 20 remote pump stations. Key technical requirements include 4K exterior and 5MP interior cameras, NDAA compliance, and integration with the District's IT Managed Service Provider (MSP). Proposers must possess a valid California Contractor license (Class A, C-7, C-10, or C-28) and a City of Costa Mesa Business License. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PST. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM PST on October 8, 2026, and must include separate technical and cost envelopes. The estimated project value is $225,000, and prevailing wage requirements apply.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) is soliciting proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to prepare a comprehensive wastewater rate study. The study will justify and calculate annual wastewater charges to fully fund capital improvement projects (CIP) and maintenance activities over a five-year rate period, with an estimated annual CIP requirement of $3.0 to $3.5 million. Key deliverables include an evaluation of the current rate structure, a rate comparison with other Orange County agencies, a user-friendly spreadsheet-based rate model, and multiple draft and final reports for presentation to the Citizens Advisory Committee and Board of Directors. Proposals must be submitted in hard-copy format with an electronic copy on a thumb drive by September 28, 2026. Evaluation will be based on a 'best value' basis considering cost (25%), qualifications (20%), and other technical criteria.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is soliciting sealed bids for Project No. 515, involving the assessment and rehabilitation of the Autoplex Siphon 141464. Work includes cleaning triple 8-inch DI.P. pipes (approximately 153 feet long), CCTV inspection, dewatering via vactor truck, removal of heavy tuberculation using chain flail devices, and installation of light-cured point liners or chemical grouting. The project requires a continuous plastic tube pre-liner and CIPP installation with thermal monitoring. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Bids must be accompanied by a 10% bidder's bond. The Engineer's Estimate is $135,648, and the contract time is 30 working days. Contractors must hold a Class A license and have at least five years of experience on similar projects.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is soliciting proposals for a Phase 2 Short Circuit Coordination Study and Arc-Flash Analysis Project involving seven pump stations. The scope of work includes engineering studies, field data collection, updating single-line diagrams, short-circuit and protective device coordination analysis, arc flash analysis, reporting, labeling, and providing a minimum 4-hour in-person training session. All seven stations are three-phase systems with portable generator plugs. Contractors must possess a valid California A-license (Engineering) or C-10 (Electrical) license and adhere to State Prevailing Wage requirements. Proposals must be submitted as separate sealed technical and fee envelopes, each including a USB drive, by July 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on May 28, 2026.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering consulting firms to update and improve standard drawings and specifications for both CMSD and the Midway City Sanitary District (MCSD). The project requires the development and preparation of standard sewer drawings and specifications. The selected consultant must complete all project work products and final documentation within 70 workdays from the Notice to Proceed. Deliverables include written documents (Word, PDF), spreadsheets, models, and presentations in both hardcopy and electronic formats. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) coverage. The Request for Proposal associated with this agreement is dated May 12, 2026.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) is soliciting proposals for a Phase 2 Pump Station Short Circuit Coordination Study and Arc-Flash Analysis for seven specific pump stations: 21st Street, 23rd Street, Adams, Canyon, Mendoza, Sea Bluff, and Victoria. The scope includes site visits, updating single-line diagrams in AutoCAD, performing computer modeling and engineering calculations per NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 standards, and providing arc-flash warning labels. The contractor must also provide staff training on arc-flash safety and maintenance procedures. Proposals are due by 10:30 AM on July 2, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the CMSD Headquarters. Evaluation is based on a best-value basis including cost (25%), qualifications (30%), and key team members (25%).

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (District) is soliciting proposals for a five-year contract to conduct digital closed-circuit television (CCTV) video and NASSCO assessment ratings (PACP, MACP, LACP) of its sewer system. The scope includes inspecting approximately 360,000 feet of sewer pipe in the first year and 210,000 feet annually thereafter, covering 224 miles of collection system. Work involves high-definition CCTV, Level 1 and Level 2 MACP manhole inspections via pole camera, and on-call emergency services with a 6-hour response time. Contractors must possess an A, C-34, or C-42 California license and pay prevailing wages. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is soliciting proposals from qualified civil engineering firms for design services at its Headquarters located at 290 Paularino Avenue. The scope includes preliminary and final design for parking lot rehabilitation, landscaping, lighting, electrical systems, and ADA compliance. Specific tasks involve designing a pedestrian walkway, ADA entrance modifications, security fencing with a motor-operated gate, and four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations (two Level II and two Level III). The project also includes research into EV charging rebate programs and the design of backup building batteries. A budget of approximately $50,000 is allocated for these services. Proposals are due May 7, 2026, via email to Noelani Middenway. A pre-proposal meeting and project walkthrough are scheduled for April 6, 2026.

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD), in a joint effort with the Midway City Sanitary District (MCSD), is soliciting proposals from engineering firms to update and develop standard drawings and specifications. The scope includes reviewing current standards, developing 18 common wastewater drawings, 12 additional drawings for MCSD, and one for CMSD, along with associated specifications. The project covers service areas in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Westminster, and Midway City. The estimated budget is $85,000 with a goal of final delivery by August 2026. A mandatory in-person pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM at MCSD Headquarters. Proposals are due May 12, 2026, and will be evaluated on a 'best value' basis including cost (25%), approach (20%), and qualifications (20%).

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District is soliciting bids for the construction of approximately 110 linear feet of 18-inch PVC gravity sewer main and one new manhole on Mendoza Drive. Bids are due by June 20, 2025.