Hunter Substation Circuit 21 and 22 4KV-12KV - Make-Ready

The contract pertains to the Hunter Substation Circuit 21 and 22 4KV-12KV Make-Ready project in Riverside, California, requiring the furnishing and installation of approximately 2,150 trench feet of conduit, including specific quantities of 3-inch, 4-inch, and 5-inch SCH40 and S40E conduit types, along with associated infrastructure such as three vaults, one pull box, one transformer pad, one pad-mounted switch enclosure vault, and one pad-mounted junction cabinet slab box. The scope further includes comprehensive pavement work encompassing the replacement of asphalt, grinding, and replacement of concrete to restore affected areas. All work must adhere to the 2021 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, City of Riverside Public Utilities Department requirements, California contractor licensing standards, and relevant state and local regulations. The project is governed by a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award process, where the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative criteria will be selected. The contract demands full compliance with city-specific provisions, including a 50% self-performance mandate, mandatory submission of non-collusion declarations, and the provision of workers’ compensation and performance and payment bonds. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City’s PlanetBids Vendor Portal by the deadline of August 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with no exceptions for verbal communications or direct contact with city officials. Bid bonds must be submitted at 10% of the bid amount and can be delivered either electronically or as a certified check to the Purchasing Manager at 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522. The bidder must demonstrate experience with at least five completed U.S. electric utility projects valued at $1 million or more each, and at least one on-site foreman or superintendent must hold a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan certification. Additional requirements include installation of Best Management Practices within 24 hours of ground disturbance, traffic control in compliance with the WATCH manual, maintenance of pedestrian access during construction, and use of City-approved bond forms with ISO CG 2010 endorsements. All subcontractors must be disclosed and qualified, and failure to comply with any requirement may result in disqualification. The estimated contract value is not specified, but payment will be subject to 5% retention until final acceptance, with invoicing handled manually through the Engineer’s office. Final inspection and acceptance