2025/2026 CDBG Street Improvements and Randolph Street Improvements

The City of Riverside is requesting bids for 2025/2026 CDBG street improvements and Randolph Street improvements throughout the city under Invitation 8271, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Bidders must hold a current State of California Class "A" General Engineering or Class "C-12" Earthwork and Paving Contractor's license in good standing — the primary eligibility filter.

The scope includes replacement of deteriorated asphalt pavement, installation of ARAM with new AC pavement overlay, removal and replacement of damaged AC or concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway approaches, and construction of new pedestrian ramps at various locations. The work also encompasses tree removals, landscape and irrigation modifications, and traffic improvements. The contract permits the City to request additional maintenance work on roadways within a 5-mile radius of any project location and additional pedestrian ramp construction at separate locations throughout the city if unforeseen immediate public needs arise during the project term; such work shall be compensated at the rates submitted for applicable bid items and authorized via change order.

The estimated bid value is $4,437,470.50 for a lump-sum award. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required at 10%, 100%, and 100% respectively. Prior to commencing work, the contractor must obtain a City of Riverside Business Tax Registration valid for the contract's duration, and all subcontractors must maintain Business Tax Registrations for their period of engagement. The bid valid period is 120 days. Questions are due August 11, 2026; no in-person pre-bid meeting is scheduled. All project communications and clarifications must be submitted through the City's PlanetBids Electronic Bidding System.