Bid guide
How to bid on the Well #10 Project for the City of Lompoc
What the City is buying
The City of Lompoc is seeking a contractor to provide a complete, functional potable water well east of E. College Avenue and Riverside Drive in Lompoc. The specified well is 210 feet deep, 16 inches in diameter, and stainless steel.
The work includes permits, drilling, well development and completion, a completion report, and disposal of cuttings and development water. This is an opportunity for firms with relevant well-drilling and public works experience.
Key dates and bid deadline
Sealed proposals are due Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Office of the City Clerk, Lompoc City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, California 93436. Proposals will be publicly opened and read there at that time.
The City anticipates awarding the contract in early January 2027, executing it by the end of January, holding a pre-construction meeting in mid-February, and issuing a Notice to Proceed in early March. The supplied listing also shows a 5:00 p.m. ET deadline; the notice to contractors states 2:00 p.m. on November 12. Confirm the applicable deadline and submission instructions in the contract documents.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB is suited to contractors capable of drilling and completing potable water wells and managing the related permitting, development, reporting, and disposal work. The required contractor license is California C-57.
Contractors and subcontractors listed on a bid generally must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations, subject to the limited bid-stage exceptions stated in the notice. Awarded firms must meet DIR registration requirements and provide electronic certified payroll records.
Get the documents and submit
Open the solicitation in the City of Lompoc’s PlanetBids portal. The listing may require a brief human-verification check. Register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City to download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically.
The Special Provisions and plan exhibits are available from the City. The Proposal with Forms and Sample Contract must be obtained by contacting Joshua Leard, P.E., Civil Engineering Associate III, at (805) 875-8261 or [email protected]. The notice requires proposals on the forms furnished with Project Manual Part B and says the proposal must cover the entire work. Follow the solicitation’s instructions for the required submission method and delivery.
Prepare a complete, competitive proposal
Read both parts of the Project Manual, the plan exhibits, and the referenced specifications and City requirements. Check the bid forms and Section 2 of Project Manual Part A for proposal requirements, conditions, and submission directions.
Build your price around the full scope, including permits, drilling, well development and completion, reporting, and disposal. Confirm that your firm and any listed subcontractors meet the stated license and registration requirements, and monitor PlanetBids for addenda before submitting.
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 City of Lompoc; the original posting controls.