Opportunity
City of Riverside PlanetBids #8270
Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project: Vaults, Switch Enclosures, Conduit, and Site Work for City of Riverside
Posted
July 06, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
8270
NAICS
237130, 238210
The City of Riverside Public Utilities, Energy Delivery Division, is seeking contractors for the Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Public Utilities, Energy Delivery Division - Project Scope: - Installation of vaults (1-3 units), pad-mounted switch enclosures (2 units), and pad-mounted junction cabinets (3 units) - Trenching and installation of approximately 657 to 2,285 trench feet for conduit - Furnishing and installing various types and sizes of conduit, including: - 2-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch Schedule 40 and Schedule 40 Concrete Encase (S40E) conduit (quantities range from hundreds to over 16,000 linear feet) - Installation of nine protective barriers - Asphalt paving, core drilling, and removal/replacement of concrete (sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, curbs, and gutters) - Mobilization, demobilization, and traffic control - Services Required: - Trenching, boring, backfill, restoration, shoring, and safety measures - Furnishing and installing substructures and conduits, including all fittings and concrete encasement - Core drilling inside vaults with qualified electrical workers present - Final paving, grinding, overlay, and striping - Removal and replacement of various concrete structures - Traffic control and protective barrier installation - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have experience with similar utility substation projects and provide a summary of five comparable projects completed in the last five years - Bidders must describe their sustainability and environmental practices - Qualified electrical workers are required for work on energized equipment - Strict communication protocols via the City's PlanetBids system - No specific OEMs or product brands are named in the solicitation; the project is open to qualified contractors able to meet the technical and safety requirements.
Description
The City of Riverside Public Utilities is soliciting bids for the Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project. The scope includes installation of one vault, two padmounted switch enclosures, three padmounted junction cabinets, slab boxes, and approximately 2,285 trench feet of conduit. The work also involves furnishing and installing various sizes of conduit, installing nine protective barriers, asphalt paving, core drilling structures, and removing and replacing concrete. Bidders must comply with licensing requirements and submit a bidder's bond for at least 10% of the proposal amount.