Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 5 (RP-5) Offsite Facilities and Butterfield Lift Station Improvements Project

The Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 5 (RP-5) Offsite Facilities and Butterfield Lift Station Improvements Project, identified by solicitation number IFB-JV-26-007, is a construction effort for the Inland Empire Utilities Agency in California. Managed by W.A. Rasic Construction Company, the project involves the installation, commissioning, and delivery of fully functional facilities, specifically focusing on the RP-5 Offsite Facilities and Butterfield Lift Station Improvements. The scope of work is divided into four major categories: the Butterfield Dual Force Main, Mountain Avenue Lift Station, RP-2 Lift Station, and Butterfield Lift Station. The project requires a comprehensive range of civil and mechanical trades, including site grading, demolition, waterworks, sewer manhole lining, and the installation of pumps, SCADA systems, and electrical instrumentation. Structural requirements encompass foundations, masonry, structural steel, and various paving services such as PCC and AC paving. This solicitation is specifically targeted toward DBE, MBE, and WBE firms. Eligible subcontractors must hold a valid California Contractors License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations per Section 1725.5 of the Public Contract Code. The bid deadline is October 15, 2026, and selected subcontractors may be required to provide payment and performance bonds totaling 100 percent of their bid, with premiums reimbursed up to 1.5 percent.