Bid guide
How to bid on Riverside’s Park Avenue Water Main Replacement
What the City is buying
The City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department is seeking a contractor to replace water mains along Park Avenue, Howard Avenue, 14th Street, 13th Street and 12th Street. The work includes about 380 feet of 54-inch steel pipe, 80 feet of 36-inch steel pipe and 1,020 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe, with appurtenances.
This is a construction IFB with an estimated value of $3.9 million. The work is to be completed in place according to the plans and specifications, with weekday work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 30, 2026. Bids are due December 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Submit your electronic bid through PlanetBids before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens to bids received after the deadline, so plan to submit early and confirm your submission in the portal.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suited to water-main and utility construction contractors with experience handling large-diameter potable water pipe and related appurtenances.
An A or C-34 license is required. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the full licensing and bid requirements before deciding to pursue the work.
How to access and submit the bid
Click “View the original posting” to open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal. 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 the documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Riverside. Submit through the portal by the stated due date.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the plans, specifications and every addendum. Check the pipe types and quantities, project locations, work hours and all bid forms against your proposed approach and pricing.
Confirm your A or C-34 license information is current and included wherever the bid documents require it. Build your price from the solicitation requirements, and allow time to review every submission field and confirm the portal shows your bid as submitted before the deadline.
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 Riverside; the original posting controls.