WATER WELL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FY2026/2027

The City of Riverside is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a full‑service rehabilitation of an existing municipal potable‑water well (Thorne 12) in San Bernardino. The work includes site mobilization, well‑screen cleaning, mechanical development, chemical treatment, pump testing, installation of a new pump assembly, and extensive water‑quality testing, all performed under strict environmental and safety regulations. • Must hold a California C‑57 Water‑Well Drilling Contractor License and be DIR‑registered. • Requires a 10 % bid bond, performance/payment bonds of 100 % of contract value, and comprehensive insurance coverage. • Project schedule: 300 calendar days total; Phase I (mobilization & pump procurement) 180 days, Phase II (well rehabilitation) 120 days, with defined milestones at 10, 40, and 60 days. • Liquidated damages of $2 000 per day for schedule overruns and $1 000 per incident for BMP or work‑hour violations. • All bids submitted electronically via PlanetBids; pre‑bid conference (optional) on 29 Oct 2026.