How to bid on the Bello Reservoir replacement for the City of Pismo Beach

What the City is buying

The City of Pismo Beach Public Works Department is seeking a contractor to replace the Bello Reservoir liner and floating cover. Work includes removing the existing cover, preparing and repairing concrete surfaces, replacing the 12-inch fill pipe and fittings, and installing a new liner, underlayment, and floating membrane cover.

The work also includes liner leak testing, disinfection, and related tasks needed for a complete installation. This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for environmental-category work.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 1, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The bid deadline is October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to finish the portal steps and submit.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits firms experienced with reservoir liner and floating-cover installation, concrete surface preparation and repairs, and reservoir piping work. Bidders need a Class A license.

How to access and submit the bid

Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal using 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 bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Pismo Beach. Submit your bid through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the current Contract Documents and all addenda. The replacement cover should generally follow the Layfield Shop Drawings in Attachment A, subject to changes in the current Contract Documents. Attachment B is for reference to interior piping and tank geometry only; it does not show the current cover configuration.

Plan your approach across removal and disposal, surface preparation, minor repairs, pipe replacement, installation, leak testing, and disinfection. Check that your response addresses each required part of the work and that your Class A license information is ready.

Allow time to review your bid for completeness and submit it through PlanetBids before the deadline. Check the listing for addenda before submitting.