Park Avenue Water Transmission Main Replacement

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is soliciting bids under invitation RPU-8299 for the Park Avenue Water Transmission Main Replacement in Riverside County, California, with online questions due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST and bids due December 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Bidders must hold a California Class A or C-34 contractor license to bid.

The project constructs a 54-inch potable waterline and appurtenances, including approximately 380 linear feet of 54-inch and 80 linear feet of 36-inch mortar lined and coated steel pipe, and 1,020 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe. Work occurs within the right-of-way of Park Avenue, Howard Avenue, 14th Street, 13th Street, and 12th Street, per Drawing D5-2619632. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and work hours run 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weekdays only. Project duration is 240 days from the start date.

The estimated bid value is $3.9 million, awarded on a lump sum basis. Required bonds are a 10 percent bid bond, a 100 percent payment bond, and a 100 percent performance bond. Liquidated damages apply, and offers remain valid for 120 days.

No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bids are submitted electronically to the owner's agent through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. The primary contact is Kristan Nordmeyer at knordmeyer@riversideca.gov.