2026 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project

The City of Redlands is seeking qualified contractors to replace approximately 3,500 linear feet of aging water transmission pipeline throughout the city. The work includes furnishing and installing new ductile‑iron and HDPE pipe (8‑ to 24‑inch diameters), associated valves, fire hydrants, service connections, traffic control, utility relocation, pavement removal and restoration, earthwork, testing, disinfecting, and final as‑built documentation. The contract is valued at roughly $4 million, requires a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance and labor‑and‑material bonds, and mandates a California Class A or C‑34 contractor’s license. The project must be completed within 100 working days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. • Replace ~3,500 ft of water mains (8‑24 in.) with ductile‑iron, HDPE, and cement‑mortared pipe. • Install valves, fire hydrants, service connections, and a 12‑in. Hydra‑Stop insertion valve. • Provide traffic control, utility location, pavement removal/repair, SWPPP, testing, and as‑built drawings. • Required bonds: 10 % bid bond; 100 % performance and labor‑and‑material bonds; 5 % retention. • Contractor must hold a California Class A or C‑34 license and be DIR‑registered.