RTRP Block Wall, Fence Construction And Landscape Improvements

The City of Riverside Department of Public Utilities, Energy Delivery Division, is soliciting bids for the RTRP Block Wall, Fence Construction and Landscape Improvements project located at the corner of Wilderness Avenue and Ed Perkic Street. The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 1,800 feet of Concrete Masonry Unit wall and footings, 1,700 feet of expanded metal fencing, the commissioning of two motorized gates, and the installation of drought-tolerant landscaping. Construction is estimated to begin in December 2026, with a required completion timeframe of 300 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all experience requirements. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the PlanetBids Vendor Portal by September 1, 2026. Required submissions include a bid proposal, bidder qualifications, a non-collusion declaration, an Iran affidavit, and a bidder's bond for at least 10 percent of the proposal amount. The project mandates strict adherence to the 2013 California Building Code, the 2012 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and specific geotechnical reports. Additionally, the selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, comply with general prevailing wage rates, and implement the city's Best Management Practices for environmental pollution and erosion control.