Electronic bids for utility trench repair due by April 14, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITING ELECTRONIC BIDS FOR HAMNERUTILITY TRENCH REPAIR
CITY OF EASTVALENOTICE INVITING ELECTRONIC BIDSBid No. 26-109CIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic bids will be received by the City of Eastvale in accordance with the instructions included within the Invitation for Bid (IFB) documents by no later than April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM . LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO OTHER METHOD OF BID SUBMITTAL WILL BE ACCEPTED .
PROJECT DESCRIPTION : The proposed work shall be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents and shall consist of the following: Pavement and Trench Removal: Removal of existing asphalt pavement, base materials, or other on-site elements as identified by the City or shown in the project documents. Excavation and Backfill: Excavation of existing storm drain trench backfill to the depths specified to address subsidence and moisture-related instability.
 * Pavement Restoration: Replacing the structural section of the roadway, including Crushed Aggregate Base per Exhibit C, Section 10, and rubberized hot mix asphalt per Exhibit C, Section 11, to match existing City of Eastvale standards and restoring all disturbed traffic lanes to a safe, operable condition.
 * Environmental and Safety Controls: Implementation of traffic control, erosion control, and dust mitigation measures during construction.
 * Coordination: Coordinating with City staff, utility providers, Riverside County Fire Department as needed to establish an emergency vehicle access plan that ensures uninterrupted fire and emergency response, and other parties as required.
 * Traffic Control Plan (TCP): The Contractor shall prepare, submit, and implement a TCP for review and approval by the City. The TCP shall ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists, maintain emergency vehicle access at all times, and minimize disruption to local traffic and adjacent properties. The plan shall comply with applicable standards, regulations, and City requirements.
The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is provided for informational purposes only and is estimated to be within the range of $850,000 to $950,000. This estimate is not a guarantee of the actual contract price.The items listed above are intended to establish the overall nature of the project. Detailed technical specifications, material requirements, performance standards, and any additional direction needed to fully define the work will be provided in Exhibit A, which will govern all requirements, methods, and standards for the completion of the project. Contractors shall perform all tasks in accordance with the final plans, specifications, and applicable regulations. Additional related work may be required as specified in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) documents.
KEY IFB DATES (All times are Pacific Time):Questions Due: April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PMBid Submittals Due: April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :The successful bidder must possess a current Class A Contractor’s License issued by the State of California to cover all of the work to be performed under this project
PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES : Prevailing wage requirements apply to public works projects with a value exceeding $1,000.00. The definition of “public works” is found at Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.
The electronic proposals shall be tabulated by the City of Eastvale, Finance Department, and results thereof reported to the City Manager or City Council, whichever is appropriate, for consideration and approval.
It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under them, to pay not less than the rates contained in the current general prevailing wage rate(s) and per diem rate(s), established by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California, (as set forth in the Labor Code of the State of California, commencing at Section 1770 et seq.). Said prevailing rates of wages are available on the following website:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPrewageDetermination.htm 
CARB FLEET COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION : The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which are effective on January 1, 2025 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf. Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive.
OBTAINING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS : The electronic version of the complete Invitation for Bids documents (including plans and specifications) are available for download from PlanetBids by visiting the City of Eastvale web site at https://www.eastvaleca.gov/business/rfp-postings#!/, click on “Click Here for Open Project Bid Information”, then visit the PlanetBids Vendor Portal, “Bid Opportunities”. Contractors must register on the City’s PlanetBids portal and download the Bid Documents in order to submit a bid. Bidders must also check the web site periodically for addenda information as failure to download any and all addenda, and acknowledge in the bid submittal, will result in bid disqualification.
The project plan holders list including plan rooms is also available for viewing on the City of Eastvale’s PlanetBids Portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/43976/portal-home, at the “Prospective Bidders” tab for the project. No refunds will be made for returned plans and specifications and the City of Eastvale shall not be responsible for the completeness of the project documents from other sources.
CITY OF EASTVALEThe Press-EnterprisePublished: 4/5, 4/7/26