BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
Finance Department
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/09/2025
BID NO.
8211
BID TITLE
FAIRMOUNT PARK STORM DRAIN – DEXTER DRIVE TO
BOWLING GREEN DRIVE, PHASE I
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Public Works
DATE BID OPENED
10/19/2025
BIDS RECEIVED (3) INVITATIONS ISSUED (Online) ESTIMATED COST: $541,500.00 BID PRICE GOOD THROUGH: FEBURARY 19, 2026
BIDDERS: CITY, STATE AMOUNT BID
Vortex Services, LLC Houston, TX $556,200.00
Insituform Technologies Cerritos, CA $639,933.00
*Siterep Construction Services Inc San Dimas, CA $658,850.00 *Bidder was deemed non-responsive due to subcontractor performance exceeding 50% of project work.
BID DESCRIPTION: The scope of work will consist of approximately 4,300 linear feet of underground storm drain system and includes but not limited to the construction of catch basin inlets, junction structures, and storm drain laterals within the public right -of-way impacting Kansas Avenue, Third Street, Fourth Street, Mission Inn Avenue and Commerce Street (Project).
BID Recommended For Award (Includes Sales Tax) 10% Surety Included Contract 10% Surety not required Purchase Order
Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder Amount of Award Vortex Services, LLC $556,200.00
COMMENTS:
The Purchasing Division has evaluated all bids received and recommends award be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 2 4101. The Public Works Department concurs with this recommendation and will be submitting a report.
Submitted by: Purchasing Manager Date:
11/06/2025