Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project

The City of Riverside is seeking a qualified contractor to execute the civil components of the Casa Blanca Substation Getaways project. The scope includes installing underground vaults and pad‑mounted switch enclosures, extensive conduit work (both Schedule 40 and S40E concrete‑encased), trenching, concrete removal and replacement, asphalt paving, core drilling, and installation of protective barriers. The contract requires a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, compliance with rigorous liquidated‑damage penalties, and adherence to Best Management Practices for storm‑water control. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 3, 2026, with a pre‑bid meeting held on July 29, 2026 (optional). The award is expected by December 2026, with a construction window of 120 working days after the Notice to Proceed. • Required experience: ≥ 5 similar utility‑construction projects in the past 5 years. • Mandatory qualifications: valid California Class A or C‑10 contractor license, DIR registration, Qualified Electrical Worker certification, and extensive insurance/bonding. • Strict schedule: 120 working‑day completion, $1,000 per day liquidated‑damage for delays, and $1,000 per incident for BMP or travel‑way violations.