How to bid on lift station rehabilitation for the City of Laguna Beach

What the City is buying

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a contractor for Phase II rehabilitation of the Old Top of the World lift station. The work includes civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls improvements, equipment installation, modifications to concrete lids, access hatches and fencing, protective coatings, and generator vault soundproofing.

The work must be coordinated with the City while keeping the station operating, protecting existing facilities, and preserving emergency vehicle access on Sommet du Monde. The estimated value is $700,000. For a contractor with the required license and relevant lift station experience, this IFB may be a fit for its public works business.

Key dates and deadline

The mandatory pre-bid meeting is October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due by November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The bid deadline is November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Plan to attend the mandatory meeting and submit questions by the stated cutoff. Submit the electronic bid 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 opportunity is suited to a contractor holding a Class A General Engineering license, which is required. Firms with experience coordinating civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls work at operating facilities may find the requirements relevant.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids listing. The scope, dates, and document list are public, though PlanetBids may first ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check. To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City.

Review the bid documents and addenda, then submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. For inquiries, contact Ulises Escalona, Senior Project Manager, by email; questions are due November 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Prepare a competitive response

Read the full bid documents and all addenda before setting your price. Build your response around the stated work, and confirm that your team can cover the listed disciplines and equipment installation needs.

Explain how your approach will coordinate with the City, maintain lift station operations, protect existing facilities, and preserve emergency vehicle access during construction. Check that your bid is complete, your license information is accurate, and the electronic submission is finished well before the deadline.