Bid guide
How to bid on Construction Manager At-Risk Plumbing Infrastructure Enhanced Maintenance Project for Rose Bowl Operating Company
What the agency is buying
The Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) is seeking a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) for preconstruction and design-assist services for the Rose Bowl Stadium Plumbing Maintenance Project. This includes a funded subsurface field investigation program.
The project involves replacing and rehabilitating the stadium's water, sewer, and gas distribution systems beneath the concourse. This work must be done while the stadium remains operational for events and fire protection services are continuously maintained. The project includes a base water package, plus separately priced sewer and gas alternates. RBOC is not obligated to authorize the construction phase (Phase 2) of the project.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 26, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting your statements of qualifications, technical proposals, and price proposals.
Up to five finalists will be shortlisted for interviews. The final award will be based on a best value determination, considering qualifications, relevant experience, technical proposal, detailed price proposal, ability to hold proposed pricing, proposed schedule, construction approach, and team.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with direct experience in wet-utility projects, including open-cut main replacement and trenchless sewer rehabilitation. Experience managing subsurface risks is also important.
Firms that can demonstrate expertise in working within live, occupied venues, managing event-window phasing, and ensuring water and fire service continuity will be well-suited. A strong safety record, financial strength, and a commitment to using Pasadena-based subcontractors and local workforce are also key evaluation criteria.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents and submit your response, you need to visit the agency's procurement portal on OpenGov Procurement. First, click the "View original source" link to go to the opportunity page.
Once on OpenGov Procurement, you may encounter a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will then need to sign in or create a free vendor account. This account will allow you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your proposal before the deadline. Important updates and addenda notices will be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for a competitive response
Clearly detail your firm's experience with similar wet-utility projects, specifically highlighting any work involving water, sewer, and gas system replacements or rehabilitations. Provide examples of projects completed in active, occupied environments like stadiums or other public venues, emphasizing how you maintained operations and services.
Address how your team will manage subsurface risks and ensure the continuity of essential services like domestic plumbing and fire protection during construction. Outline your proposed schedule and construction approach, demonstrating how it aligns with the stadium's event calendar. Emphasize your financial strength and safety record, and if applicable, highlight your commitment to local workforce and subcontractors.
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 Rose Bowl Operating Company; the original posting controls.