BID REJECTION RECOMMENDATION
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
Finance Department
DATE SUBMITTED: 05/02/2023
BID NO.
7928
BID TITLE
Magnolia Avenue Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Public Works
DATE BID OPENED
02/24/2023
BIDS RECEIVED (2) INVITATIONS ISSUED (Online) ESTIMATED COST: $5,720,250.00
BID PRICE GOOD THROUGH: MAY 25, 2023
B I D D E R S :
CITY AMOUNT BID
Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. Fountain Valley $7,549,125.00 Insituform Technologies Santa Fe Springs $7,885,387.00
BID DESCRIPTION: The Magnolia Avenue Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation project proposes to repair and rehabilitate approximately 9,845 L.F. of an existing 24-inch Cement-Mortar Lined & Coated (CML&C) steel pipe with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method via downstream inversion and closures at access pits on Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes cleaning and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection of the pipelines before and after lining as well as all associated work necessary for a fully functional force main. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining public health and control of odor and noise, repair and reconstruction of existing improvements affected by the Work, and incidentals for complete and usable force main system. The 24-inch CML&C is currently not in operation.
All Bids Recommended For Rejection (Includes Sales Tax) 10% Surety Included Contract 10% Surety not required Purchase Order
Lowest Responsible Bidder Amount of Bid
Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. $7,549,125.00
COMMENTS:
The Purchasing Division has evaluated all bids received and recommends rejection be made to all bids in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 23914. The Public Works Department concurs with this recommendation and will be submitting a report
Submitted by: Date: Purchasing Manager 03/16/2023