SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF ONTARIO
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The City of Ontario seeks bids for installing over 20,000 linear feet of recycled water mains and converting public irrigation systems to recycled water, including tree removal and environmental mitigation. Licensed general engineering contractors are invited to submit bids by March 10, 2026.
The City of Ontario’s Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) is seeking proposals for installing approximately 3,025 linear feet of 8-inch PVC recycled water main along Flora St, Vine Avenue, and F Street, approximately 5,175 linear feet of 8-inch PVC recycled water main along Euclid Avenue between Holt Boulevard and 4th Street, approximately 175 linear feet of 8-inch PVC along B Street and E Street, approximately 11,150 linear feet of 24-inch diameter cement mortar lined & coated welded steel pipe (CML&C WSP) recycled water main along Riverside Drive between Euclid Avenue and Vineyard Avenue, and approximately 125 linear feet of 8-inch PVC recycled water main along Euclid Avenue near the intersection of Riverside Avenue. In addition, OMUC is converting existing public irrigation systems to recycled water within the Euclid Avenue medians between Holt Boulevard and G Street and Riverside Drive and Walnut Street, James Bryant Park, Civic Center buildings, Town Square Park, Conservation Park, City Hall Annex, Centennial Park, and Riverside Drive Parkway, as described in the Plans and Specifications for OMUC Project No. UT1072. The Project also includes tree removal and planning, and associated environmental mitigation.The Contractor will furnish all transportation, materials, tools, time, equipment, labor, and supplies to complete the improvements, together with the appurtenant work necessary or incidental to complete, in a workmanlike manner, the improvements as contemplated and as intended by the Plans and these Technical Specifications. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Municipal Utilities Address: 1333 S Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761 County: San Bernardino License Requirements: A-General Engineering Contractor Other Details: The bidder must attach a pdf file to the electronic bid submission containing all of the completed and signed Bid Documents including a Bid Bond; all are labeled “BIDDER MUST INCLUDE THIS FORM AS PDF ATTACHMENT TO ELECTRONIC BID” at the top of the pages. Bidder may begin bid process at any time prior to the bid deadline. Information entered is viewable only to bidder and may be saved, changed, or withdrawn up until the deadline. Award of bid will be predicated on the lowest bid amount (Bid Items 1 through 61).No substitution will be considered unless written request for approval has been received by the City by Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by 11 am. Such requests shall include the name of the material or equipment for proposed substitution including drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for an evaluation. A statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the work including changes in the work prompted by the substitution shall be included. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The City’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. Notes: The bidder is solely responsible for “on time” submission of their electronic bid. The City will only consider bids that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an ebid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that bid was submitted successfully. Transmission of bids by any other means will not be accepted. Bidder shall be solely responsible for informing itself with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidder to successfully submit an electronic bid shall be at the bidder’s sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771. Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City’s Purchasing office at (909) 395-2012. Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline. Special Notices: Cash, cashier’s or certified check may be submitted in lieu of a bid bond. A personal or company check will not be accepted.This is a State Prevailing Wage Project.List all subcontractors being paid in excess of ½ of 1% of the total bid amount. Absent a named sub for any portion of the work, Bidder agrees he is qualified and will perform that portion of the workBidders may not bid as a prime and also submit a bid as a subcontractor.It is the bidder’s responsibility to become familiar with the contract documents in their entirety.All forms in the bid booklet must be properly completed to be deemed responsive.Award of contract will be made by City Council.Bidders must submit all questions pertaining to this bid through the City's Online Bid Management System, by selecting the "Q&A" tab. Questions sent directly to City Staff will not be addressed and you will be directed to submit your question(s) online.Quantities listed are annual estimates only and not indicative of a guaranteed level of usage. Any items not listed on this bid shall be purchased at equivalent category discount.Select “Place e-bid” to start entering bid information. All information entered is visible only to bidder. Data entered may be “saved” or “submitted” and revised or withdrawn up to the closing deadline.All items can be substituted with an "or equals" or "compatible" product. If bidding on "or equals" or "compatible" product(s) bidder(s) MUST provide specification sheets for all "or equal" or "compatible" as a pdf attachment in the "Attachments" tab. Final determination as to equivlency is the sole prerogative of the City.List of pre-bid meeting attendees will be available in the bid management system. Attendees must be registered as a vendor in order to be listed.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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