Grand Quadrant Waterline Replacement

The City of Corona Utilities Department is seeking qualified professionals to provide engineering and design services for the Grand Quadrant Waterline Replacement project, with solicitation number 20260722005 and bid reference 27-006SB. The project involves comprehensive water infrastructure improvements within the 92882 zip code area of Corona, California, focusing on a specific location near Grand Boulevard between Eighth and Ninth Streets. The scope includes topographic and utility surveys, geotechnical analysis, hydraulic modeling, environmental compliance under CEQA, and the development of sealed construction documents aligned with the City’s 2026 Public Works Master Plan and engineering standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by 2:00 PM on August 25, 2026, with no hard copies accepted. The work is anticipated to begin in September 2027 and conclude by September 2028, with an estimated construction cost of $12 million, though the contract’s exact financial value remains unpopulated and will be determined through competitive evaluation and negotiation. Evaluation of proposals will be based entirely on technical merit, with no scoring applied to cost or price. The selection process uses a trade-off method prioritizing technical excellence and value, with point allocation as follows: 30 points for the firm’s qualifications and financial stability, 30 points for the proposed personnel’s credentials—including a California-licensed Professional Engineer as the Engineer of Record—25 points for the work plan and understanding of project challenges, and 15 points for the feasibility and clarity of the schedule. Proposals that fail to include all mandatory elements will be automatically disqualified. Special requirements include strict adherence to California Prevailing Wage laws, DIR registration under SB 854, possession of a valid City of Corona business license, and compliance with stringent insurance standards requiring A.M. Best ratings of A-:VII or better, with the City named as an additional insured. Consultants must disclose any OSHA violations, prior contract failures, or conflicts of interest, and are restricted from bidding on future design or construction management contracts tied to this project. Subcontracting requires prior written approval, and all deliverables are subject to City review and acceptance, with inspections following NASSCO PACP standards for pipeline assessments. All proposals become public record unless properly flagged as confidential, and amendments or scope changes may be unilaterally issued by the City with compensation based on pre-quoted unit rates.