Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is requesting bids for the Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project, with bids due electronically by September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM (PDT) and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

The scope includes installation of one vault, two pad-mounted switch enclosures, three pad-mounted junction cabinets, and slab boxes; approximately 657 trench feet of conduit; furnishing and installing approximately 284 linear feet of 4-inch SCH40 conduit, 2,359 linear feet of 4-inch S40E conduit, and 1,040 linear feet of 5-inch S40E conduit; three protective barriers; asphalt paving and core drilling; and concrete removal and replacement. Work is performed at 3900 Main Street, Riverside, California.

The estimated lump-sum contract value is $1,415,145. The contract term begins July 22, 2026. A bid bond equal to 10 percent of the proposal amount is required, executed by a corporate surety with an A:7 rating and notarized prior to submission. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100 percent of the contract value. Bids remain valid for 120 days after opening. Bidders without a valid bid bond will be declared non-responsive.

The pre-bid meeting is held at the City of Riverside's Utilities Operations Center (2911 Adams Street, Riverside, CA 92504) with RSVP required 48 business hours in advance. An online Q&A period through the City's PlanetBids electronic system closes on August 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (PDT). All questions must be submitted electronically; verbal communications will not be considered.