RTRP Block Wall, Fence Construction And Landscape Improvements

The City of Riverside, Department of Public Utilities, Energy Delivery Division, is seeking bids for the RTRP Block Wall, Fence Construction and Landscape Improvements project under Solicitation Number 20260804010, with a bid submission deadline of September 1, 2026, and anticipated work commencement in December 2026. The contract, valued at $19, is a Firm Fixed Price construction agreement governed by the 2012 Edition of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and supplemented by City-specific Special Provisions, not federal FAR clauses. The scope includes construction of block walls, fencing, landscape improvements, motorized gate systems, and associated site work, all to be performed at the RTRP Wilderness-Wildlife Package #2 site in Riverside, California, with a ZIP code of 92504. Contractors must hold a valid Class A General Engineering or C-29 Masonry license, demonstrate six consecutive years of operation, and provide evidence of three completed projects involving masonry, fencing, grading, and paving within the past six years. All bidders must register with the California Department of Industrial Relations, submit certified payroll records, and comply with stringent security requirements including 24/7 electronic monitoring systems, 6-foot chain-link fencing, and posted no-trespassing signage due to the site's location in a high-transient area. Performance is restricted to work hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with traffic control plans and road opening permits required for any street-related activities. Contractors must maintain 5-foot-wide pedestrian pathways and obtain written approval before closing public roads. The contract mandates delivery of as-built drawings, compaction and grading reports, UL325-compliant gate safety systems, and double-coated anti-graffiti finished surfaces using approved products such as Sherwin-Williams Loxon and World’s Best Graffiti WB0070. Final acceptance requires on-site inspection by the City’s representative, full resolution of all punch list items, proper landscape establishment with knit-in root systems, and thorough site cleanup. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for failure to meet performance timelines, and claims for additional compensation must be submitted in writing with substantiating documentation within 15 days. Bidders must also certify compliance with the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 by submitting a signed affidavit and a valid City Business Tax Registration Certificate.