How to bid on Canyon Crest cable replacement for the City of Riverside

What the City is buying

The City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department is seeking bids for Bid 8297, the Canyon Crest HMPE & CIC Cable Replacement – Area 2 project. It will replace obsolete cable with XLPE cable and conduits in two areas of the Canyon Crest neighborhood.

The work includes trenching, conduit installation, and paving. The stated estimated value is $3,006,531.

Key dates and the deadline

The bid was published October 8, 2026. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Bids are due November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; do not wait until the last moment in case you need time to complete portal steps.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit a construction contractor experienced with trenching, conduit installation, cable replacement, and paving.

Bidders need a California Class A or C-10 license issued by the California State License Board and current, active DIR registration.

How to access and respond

Open the City of Riverside listing for Solicitation 8297 on PlanetBids. The scope, dates, and document list are public, though PlanetBids may require 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 the City of Riverside. Review the listing and its documents for the full response instructions.

Submit all administrative or technical questions and requests for clarification through the listing’s Q&A tab. Verbal communications will not be considered or answered. The solicitation also prohibits other communications with City Council members, the Mayor, or City staff before the notice of intent to award, and says violations may disqualify a contractor.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full bid documents and any addenda carefully, and use the portal’s Q&A process for questions. Check the listing for updates so your response reflects the latest information.

Confirm that your license and DIR registration meet the stated requirements. Plan your pricing and work approach around the described trenching, conduit installation, cable replacement, and paving, and allow time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.