BID 8297 - Canyon Crest HMPE & CIC Cable Replacement - Area 2

The City of Riverside is soliciting bids for the replacement of obsolete high‑molecular‑polyethylene (HMPE) and cable‑in‑conduit (CIC) underground cable in the Canyon Crest Area 2. The work includes full trenching, conduit installation, removal of existing cable, installation of new XLPE cable, construction of underground structures, pavement restoration, traffic‑control, BMP compliance, and a 150 kW temporary generator. The contract is a lump‑sum award with a 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and a 120‑working‑day construction schedule. • Scope: removal of HMPE/CIC cable, installation of new XLPE cable & conduit, trenching, shoring, paving, retaining wall, ADA ramp, vegetation removal, and temporary power generation. • Mandatory requirements: Class A or C‑10 contractor license, DIR registration, 5‑year experience on similar underground utility projects, 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, and detailed BMP plans. • Schedule: pre‑bid meeting 20 Oct 2026 (optional), Q&A cutoff 28 Oct 2026, bid due 17 Nov 2026, construction start expected Jan 2027, 120 working‑day duration.