Bid guide
How to bid on the Water Shop Remodel for the City of Solvang
What the City is buying
The City of Solvang is seeking a contractor for interior renovations and improvements to its Water Division Shop. The work includes reconfiguring office and workspace areas and adding locker room, shower, restroom, and laboratory facilities.
The project also includes insulation and drywall, heating and air conditioning improvements, utility service modifications, and related architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. It is an IFB posted by the City’s Utilities Department.
Key dates and the deadline
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid deadline is November 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. The listing provides access to the solicitation documents and addenda.
Who this opportunity may suit
This construction opportunity may suit contractors equipped to manage interior building renovations and coordinate architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and utility work.
Review the construction plans and solicitation documents to assess whether your firm can cover the full scope or should work with qualified subcontractors.
How to access and respond
Open the City of Solvang listing on PlanetBids using the “View original source” link. 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 agency. Submit your bid through the portal before November 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Prepare a complete construction bid
Read the plans and solicitation documents closely, and check the PlanetBids listing for addenda. Make sure your bid reflects the full scope, including the new facilities, building-system improvements, and related trades.
Build in time to coordinate subcontractor pricing, review your response for completeness, and finish the electronic submission before the deadline. Use the pre-bid meeting to clarify project details through the process described in the solicitation.
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 Solvang; the original posting controls.