How to bid on well rehabilitation for the City of Riverside

What the City is buying

The City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate the Thorne 12 potable water well at 23843 Dumas Road in San Bernardino. The work includes brushing, bailing, air lifting, video surveys, cleaning, chemical treatment if needed, redevelopment, and testing under Bid Schedule A.

The contractor is to provide labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals unless otherwise specified. The required license is C-57.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 23, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Bids are due November 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; the provided information does not state what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits well rehabilitation contractors with a C-57 license and experience with potable water wells, including well cleaning, video surveys, redevelopment, and testing.

How to access and submit

Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal using the “View original source” option. The scope, dates, and document list are public, and PlanetBids may ask you to complete a human-verification check.

Register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Riverside to download the documents, receive addenda, and submit your bid electronically. Submit before the stated due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Review the full solicitation documents and all addenda before preparing your bid. Confirm that your team can provide the listed rehabilitation work and meet the C-57 license requirement.

Build your response around the specified work and Bid Schedule A. Check that required forms and pricing are complete, and allow time to upload and verify your electronic submission before the deadline.