DESIGN BUILD CITY CORPORATION YARD TURF REPLACEMENT WITH WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING

The City of Riverside is seeking a qualified design‑build entity to replace approximately 66,768 sq ft of deteriorated turf at the City Corporation Yard and Lincoln Police Station with water‑efficient landscaping. The contractor will be responsible for all phases – design, permitting, removal of existing turf, soil preparation, installation of drought‑tolerant planting, a storm‑water retention feature, permeable hardscape, and a modern water‑efficient irrigation system – and must meet the City’s Greenbook and landscape specifications while staying within the $467,376 Metropolitan Water District rebate cap. The award will be based on qualifications, approach, references, and price. • Design‑build scope covering design, engineering, and construction of turf replacement and xeriscape landscaping. • Mandatory requirements include a valid California C‑27 landscaping contractor license, QWEL certification, and a 10 % bid bond. • Timeline: pre‑proposal virtual meeting on 4/13/2026, questions due 4/14/2026, bid submission by 4/29/2026 (2 PM), with construction to be completed by August/September 2026.