Opportunity
City of Riverside PlanetBids #Bid 8225
Construction of Third Street Grade Separation Underpass at BNSF Railroad in Riverside, CA
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
Bid 8225
NAICS
237310, 237110, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Riverside Public Works Department's solicitation for the construction of a major underpass at Third Street and the BNSF railroad tracks. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Public Works Department - Development Department/Real Property Services Division - Project Scope: - Construction of a quadruple track concrete bridge structure at the BNSF crossing - Building retaining walls, new roadway pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, and driveways - Excavation and grading of approximately 1,340 feet of Third Street - Reconfiguration of local streets and relocation/realignment of wet and dry utilities, including the Riverside Canal - Installation of storm drain pipes, catch basins, a new pump station, and a storm water detention basin - Reconstruction or modification of existing traffic signals, new traffic signing and striping - Installation of landscaping and irrigation systems - Demolition and removal of buildings on two acquired parcels, including asbestos and lead abatement - Products/Services Requested: - Quadruple track concrete bridge (1 unit) - Retaining walls - Roadway pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, ramps, driveways - Stormwater management infrastructure (pipes, basins, pump station) - Landscaping and irrigation improvements - Traffic signals, signing, and striping - Demolition and removal of buildings (2 structures), including hazardous material abatement - Utility relocation, reconstruction, and realignment - Excavation and grading (approx. 1,340 feet) - Geotechnical investigation services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Valid Class “A” General Engineering Contractor’s license in California required - City of Riverside Business Tax Registration required for contract duration - Strict compliance with asbestos and lead abatement regulations - Geotechnical and environmental testing already completed; contractors must adhere to findings - No specific OEMs or product brands are mentioned; the solicitation is open to all qualified contractors meeting licensing and regulatory requirements.
Description
This project involves the construction of an underpass at Third Street and the BNSF railroad tracks. The scope includes building a quadruple track concrete bridge, retaining walls, excavation and grading of Third Street for about 1,340 feet, new roadway pavement with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, ramps, driveways, and retaining walls. Additional work includes reconfiguring local streets, relocating and realigning utilities including the Riverside Canal, constructing storm drain pipes, catch basins, a pump station, a storm water detention basin, traffic signal modifications, landscaping, irrigation, traffic signing and striping, and demolition of buildings on two parcels. Bidders must have a Class “A” General Engineering State of California Contractor’s license and obtain a City of Riverside Business Tax Registration prior to work.