How to bid on drinking-water pipeline work for Santa Maria-Bonita School District

What the district is buying

Santa Maria-Bonita School District is seeking construction for an 8,100-foot, 2-inch HDPE drinking-water pipeline. The work includes steel casing where shown on the plans, school-site connections to the existing potable-water system, replacement of lead service lines on school property and demolition of existing infrastructure.

This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for a construction project. Contractors with the applicable construction experience and license may find it relevant.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Bid documents are to be posted Monday, November 2, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Bids are due December 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; plan ahead so you have time to complete the portal steps.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suited to construction firms able to perform water-pipeline and related site work. A Class A or other applicable contractor’s license is required.

How to access the bid and respond

Click “View the original posting” to open the solicitation on Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s PlanetBids portal. 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 bid documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the district. Review the listing and submit your bid through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the bid documents and plans carefully once posted. Check the pipeline, casing, school connections, lead service-line replacement and demolition requirements against your proposed approach and costs.

Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and review any addenda before finalizing your response. Confirm that your contractor’s license is applicable, allow time for portal registration and electronic submission, and verify that the portal has received your bid before the deadline.