Bid guide
How to bid on the San Diego Country Club pipeline project for Sweetwater Authority
What Sweetwater Authority is buying
Sweetwater Authority is seeking a Class A general engineering contractor for water pipeline work in Chula Vista. The project includes sliplining about 3,580 feet of an existing 30-inch water main with 24-inch HDPE pipe.
The work also includes abandoning existing pipelines and appurtenances, and installing new pipe, appurtenances, and service laterals. The Authority’s Department of Engineering and Operations is handling the project.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The solicitation was published October 9, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Bids are due October 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the successful bid, before the contract is executed.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB is suited to a general engineering contractor with a Class A license and experience relevant to water-main sliplining, pipeline abandonment, and installation of pipe, appurtenances, and service laterals.
Before pursuing the bid, consider whether your firm can meet the bond requirements and complete all required forms.
How to access and submit the bid
Open the agency’s PlanetBids listing from the “View original source” option. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with Sweetwater Authority. Review the Specifications and Exhibit A, complete all required forms, and submit them with the Bid Line Items before the deadline.
Practical preparation tips
Read the Specifications and Exhibit A closely to understand the required work, materials, and submission details. Use the Bid Line Items and required forms as a checklist so nothing is left incomplete.
Track addenda in PlanetBids and account for any changes in your response. Plan the work and pricing carefully, and confirm early that your firm can furnish both required bonds at 100% of the successful bid.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Sweetwater Authority; the original posting controls.