FY2026-27 Water Main Improvements

The City of Ontario's Municipal Utilities Company is soliciting bids for Project UT1065, the FY2026-27 Water Main Improvements. This capital improvement project involves replacing approximately 10,292 linear feet of existing water distribution mains, ranging from 2 to 12 inches in diameter, with new 8, 12, and 18-inch cement mortar lined coated welded steel pipe. The scope includes replacing and upsizing water mains, valves, appurtenances, and fire hydrants across various downtown Ontario locations, such as State Street, Transit Street, and Vine Avenue. The contractor is also responsible for traffic control, pavement repair, and street restoration, with a total project completion timeline of 303 calendar days starting ten days after the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who holds a Class A contractor license and attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Bidders must provide proof of Department of Industrial Relations registration and valid Certificates of Reported Compliance from the California Air Resources Board. Key requirements include paying prevailing wages, maintaining pollution liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence, and providing performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid. Technical standards follow the Greenbook and AWWA specifications, with specific requirements for purple color-coding on recycled water lines and safety yellow or fir green painting for various components. Final project acceptance is contingent upon successful testing and a video inspection of the installed piping.