How to bid on sewer manhole rehabilitation for Olivenhain Municipal Water District

What the District is buying

Olivenhain Municipal Water District seeks rehabilitation of seven existing sewer manholes in Encinitas, California. Work includes removing T-locks and existing PVC liners, hydroblasting, repairing deteriorated substrate, applying epoxy lining, spark testing, and incidental work needed to rehabilitate the sewer system.

The solicitation is an invitation for bids for construction. The stated estimated value is $55,000.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 19, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visits are scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Attendees must RSVP by October 27 at 2:00 p.m. by emailing [email protected]. The meeting begins at the 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, 16595 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92127, and the District expects about three hours for the meeting and site visits.

Bids are due November 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; late submissions may not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This project may suit construction firms experienced in sewer manhole rehabilitation and work involving substrate repair and epoxy lining. Bidders must hold a Class A General Engineering and/or Class C33 Painting and Decorating license.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the Olivenhain Municipal Water District PlanetBids portal through the “View original source” option. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may require a brief human-verification check.

To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with the District. Review the bid documents and submit your response through the portal by the stated deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Attend the mandatory pre-bid conference and site visits if you plan to bid. RSVP by the stated cutoff, allow time for the expected three-hour visit, and note that no other site-viewing meetings will be held during the bidding period.

Read the full bid documents and all addenda, and confirm your license classification meets the stated requirement. Build your price and work plan around the listed rehabilitation tasks, check that every requested form is complete, and leave time to verify your electronic submission before the deadline.