Airport Turf Replacement

The City of Riverside Municipal Airport is soliciting proposals from qualified waterwise landscape contractors to replace approximately 18,289 square feet of existing grass with water-efficient landscaping to comply with Assembly Bill 1572, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT. The selected contractor must demonstrate experience with the Western Municipal Water District's rebate program, as the project is expected to incorporate eligible water-efficiency measures.

The scope requires replacing nonfunctional turf at the airport with potable-water-restricted landscaping. Project completion is required by December 15, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis, with term extending from the Notice to Proceed through project completion.

Bid bonds executed by a corporate surety rated A:7 or better, in an amount equal to at least ten percent of the proposal amount, are mandatory; proposals without a valid bid bond will be declared non-responsive. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100 percent of the contract amount. Required bid documents include the Company Information Form, Disclosure Questionnaire, Professional References Form, City of Riverside Bid/Proposal Bond Form, and Airport Turf Replacement Schedule of Values. The bid offer remains valid for 120 days.

The online question-and-answer period closes September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Contact Frank Grosso at the City Manager's Office for questions.