Bid guide
How to bid on a metal roof repair and re-coating job for the City of Riverside
What the City is buying
The City of Riverside is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean, repair and re-coat the entire metal roof over the fire apparatus maintenance facility at the Corporation Yard. The solicitation is issued by the General Services Department.
This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for construction work. It may suit firms that perform metal-roof cleaning, repair and coating.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 5, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Bids are due November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; the provided information does not state what happens to a late bid.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may fit a construction contractor with experience cleaning, repairing and re-coating metal roofs, and the ability to provide the labor, materials and equipment for the work.
Because the pre-bid meeting is mandatory, consider whether your firm can attend before deciding to pursue the bid.
How to access and submit the bid
Select “View original source” 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 documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Riverside. Review the listing and submit your bid there before the due date.
Practical preparation tips
Read the solicitation documents carefully and use them to confirm the full scope, bid format and any instructions. Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and note any information that affects your estimate or approach.
Build your price around the complete work described, including labor, materials and equipment. Check PlanetBids for addenda, account for any changes in your bid, and leave time to complete the electronic submission 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.