Bid guide
How to bid on Arroyo Simi Bridge Rehabilitation for Metrolink
What Metrolink is buying
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, known as Metrolink, is seeking bids for rehabilitation and scour mitigation at four rural bridges on its Ventura County Line in Ventura County. Potential construction work includes earthwork, channel work, structural work, and coordination with rail operators and contractors.
The line serves Metrolink and Amtrak passenger trains as well as Union Pacific freight trains. This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for construction.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 9, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Bids are due November 23, 2026, at 5:00 AM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; do not rely on the final minutes in case you need time to complete the portal submission.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit construction firms with relevant bridge, structural, earthwork, or channel-work experience and the ability to coordinate work around active rail operations.
Bidders need a California General Engineering (Class A) license issued by the California Contractors State License Board.
How to access and submit the bid
Open the agency’s PlanetBids listing for solicitation C3174-27. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a brief “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download bid documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with this agency. Submit your bid through the portal before the stated deadline.
Prepare a careful, complete response
Read the full solicitation and every addendum, then use the bid documents to confirm exactly what to submit and how the bid will be evaluated. Keep a record of addenda and make sure your response reflects them.
Check that your license information and any required bid forms are complete. Plan how your team would coordinate with the rail operators and contractors identified in the solicitation, and allow time to review and submit the electronic bid before the deadline.
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 Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink); the original posting controls.