Hydration Station Upgrade - Various Sites

The City of Pomona is soliciting bids for the Hydration Station Upgrade project, which involves furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, and labor to replace seven drinking fountains at various park locations, including Kiwanis/Weber, Powers, Martin Luther King Jr., Westmont, Phillips Ranch, and Country Crossings. The contractor is required to install Murdock Model GYQ84 or GYM74 hydration stations in full compliance with ADA, California Building and Plumbing Codes, and City standards. The scope of work includes pre-construction submittals, permit acquisition, trenching, plumbing connections, concrete footing and sidewalk repair, and full site restoration. Specific requirements for Westmont Park include a new water connection from the meter at Wright Street and the installation and testing of a new RP backflow device and fire hydrant. Eligible bidders must be licensed and bonded Class A, B, C-34, or C-36 contractors. Bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by July 14, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with the project to be completed within 20 consecutive working days from the Notice to Proceed. Award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, evaluating factors such as technical capacity, financial resources, and past performance. Contractors must maintain a valid Pomona Business License and provide certificates of insurance before accessing city property. All work is subject to inspection by the City of Pomona, and final acceptance occurs at the destination upon verification that the installation meets all purchase order specifications and regulatory standards.