Zone 3 and 4 Pump Station Upgrades and Hillsborough Pump Station Electrical Upgrades

The City of Newport Beach, California Department of Public Works is requesting bids on Zone 3 and 4 Pump Station Upgrades and Hillsborough Pump Station Electrical Upgrades under a lump-sum contract, with bids due electronically September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Big Canyon Reservoir in Corona Del Mar is required; attendees are limited to the contractor's CEO/Owner, Superintendent, or Foreman.

All materials, equipment, and components conveying or in contact with potable water must comply with California potable water standards, NSF-61 certification, and City of Newport Beach requirements. The scope includes labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to complete both upgrade phases per Schedule A (Zone 3 and 4) and Schedule B (Hillsborough electrical) drawings. Contractors and subcontractors must hold both "A" and "C-10" electrical licenses and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

The estimated bid value is $4.015 million. A 10% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond are required; the sealed original bid bond must be submitted to the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Electronic bids via PlanetBids vendor portal are the only acceptable submission method; late submissions will not be accepted. An online question-and-answer period ends September 16, 2026. Project categories include power generation equipment and pumping equipment and accessories.