How to bid on Downtown Enhancements Phase 1 for the City of Coronado

What the City is buying

The City of Coronado is seeking a contractor for street-furnishing and related sidewalk work along both sides of Orange Avenue, from First Avenue to R.H. Dana Place, excluding the 800 block.

Work includes replacing declining or missing trees, repairing or replacing tree grates, installing trash and recycling cans, benches and bike racks, limited sidewalk replacement, and repainting existing news racks. The estimated value is $1,252,500.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 8, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Bids are due November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; do not wait until the last minute in case you need time to complete the portal steps.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB may suit construction contractors experienced with streetscape or public-space improvements, including work involving trees, sidewalk furnishings, tree grates and limited sidewalk replacement.

Bidders need a California Class A license. Consider whether your firm can perform the work and meet the solicitation’s requirements before preparing a bid.

How to access and submit the bid

Click “View original source” to open the City’s PlanetBids listing. The scope, dates and document list are public, and PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download the documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Coronado. Submit your bid through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the solicitation documents closely and use them to confirm the required bid forms, specifications, submission instructions and any evaluation or award details. The listing identifies solicitation 27-CO-EN-1206.

Review the site limits and each listed work item when planning labor, equipment, materials and pricing. Check PlanetBids for addenda after registering, and account for any changes in your final bid.

Allow time to verify that all required documents are complete and that your electronic submission has gone through before the deadline.