Site Modifications At The Palmyrita Water Treatment Plant For Pfas Removal

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is soliciting bids for solicitation RPU-8289 to perform site modifications at the Palmyrita Water Treatment Plant for PFAS removal. The scope of work includes the construction of a prefilter system, booster pump station, electrical building, and emergency generator, as well as the furnishing and loading of IX media. Additional requirements include SCADA integration, programming, and the implementation of an identification system for vessels and piping. The project is subject to Build America Buy America and American Iron and Steel requirements, and the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the designated bidding website. Required documentation includes a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, a non-collusion declaration, and specific technical data for the IX system, such as resin breakthrough projections and layout drawings. The contractor must adhere to California prevailing wage laws and Davis-Bacon requirements, providing weekly certified payrolls. Performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price are required. Operational constraints include a prohibition on treatment plant shutdowns between March 1 and November 1, with any approved shutdowns requiring a plan submitted three weeks in advance. Equipment delivery is restricted to within one month of installation unless authorized by the Engineer. Final system acceptance is contingent upon successful performance for a three-week period following installation and final inspection. Payment is based on progress applications that must include up-to-date as-built drawings, certified payroll records, and a schedule of values.