Modjeska Grade Road Domestic Water Pipeline Relocations

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is requesting sealed bids for relocation of domestic water pipeline segments conflicting with the County of Orange's Modjeska Grade Road Street and Storm Water Improvements Project, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on July 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at IRWD Sand Canyon Headquarters in Irvine. Bids are accepted only from prequalified contractors on the Project Bidders List; prequalification is closed.

The scope includes relocation of approximately 310 linear feet of 6 and 8-inch domestic water pipe at six locations, replacement of six existing isolation valves, and abatement of existing asbestos cement pipe. All work must comply with CADIR-registered DIR Public Works Contractor status. Bidders must submit bids electronically through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal.

The estimated bid value for this lump-sum contract is $738,779. The bid bond requirement is 10 percent; performance and payment bonds are each 100 percent. The anticipated project duration is 90 calendar days from Notice of Award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day. Bids remain valid through Notice of Award.

Questions are due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT; the contact is Brian Botello at (949) 453-5360 or botello@irwd.com. The project manual and IRWD Construction Manual, including standard drawings and technical specifications, are available for download at www.irwd.com under the Business and Engineering sections.