PARK AVENUE WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN REPLACEMENT

The City of Riverside is seeking qualified contractors to replace a segment of its potable‑water transmission main along Park Avenue (from 12th St to 14th St). The work includes installing new 54‑inch, 36‑inch, 30‑inch steel/cast‑iron pipe and 8‑inch ductile‑iron pipe, removing abandoned utilities, upgrading storm‑drain sections, protecting an existing COGENT fiber‑optic line, and completing associated paving, traffic‑control, and site‑restoration. Bids must be submitted electronically by December 3, 2026, with a 10 % bid bond, and the contractor must hold a valid California “A” or “C‑34” license, meet DIR registration, and provide the required insurance and performance bonds. The project schedule is 240 calendar days after the Notice‑to‑Proceed, with tight weekend‑only connection phases and strict environmental, safety, and BMP requirements. The estimated contract value is roughly $3.9 M, and the award is anticipated in February 2027. • Scope: 812 ft of 54‑in., 140 ft of 36‑in., 25 ft of 30‑in., and 1,019 ft of 8‑in. water mains plus ancillary utility work. • Key Requirements: A‑class or C‑34 contractor license, 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, compliance with NSF‑60/61, SWPPP, confined‑space safety, and coordination with COGENT fiber line. • Schedule: Bid deadline Dec 3 2026; NTP within 7 days of award; 240‑day construction window; liquidated‑damage penalties for delays.