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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, DETECT REPAIR AND IMPROVE PLUMBING (DRIP) PROGRAM, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP-GD-26-001. Work is to be performed near 6075 Kimball Ave, Chino, CA 91710, USA in San Bernardino County.

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General Project Description

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for its Detect Repair and Improve Plumbing (DRIP) Program. The program aims to reduce residential water waste and enhance water efficiency for IEUA and its retail water agencies, serving various cities in western San Bernardino County. The selected contractor will be responsible for program administration and implementation, including scheduled site visits to residential properties. Services encompass plumbing fixture evaluations, service line leak detections, pressure tests, repairs, retrofits, and installations of industry-standard, high-efficiency, and EPA WaterSense-approved equipment. The contractor must also provide program tracking, reporting, invoicing, and 90-day participant support, including follow-up site visits.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Site Visit
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Toilet Repair
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Toilet Replacement. Specifications: new premium high-efficiency toilet using 1.1 gallons per flush or less, or ADA-compliant for existing high-flow (greater than 1.6 GPF) toilets.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Hose Bib Replacement. Specifications: remove and replace existing, faulty hose bib assemblies.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Aerator Replacement. Specifications: new aerators of 1.5-gallon-per-minute (GPM).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Showerhead Replacement. Specifications: new showerheads of 1.5 GPM.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Shower Faucet Replacement.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Bathroom Sink Faucet Replacement.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Bathtub Spout Replacement.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Pressure Regulating Valve Adjustment.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Pressure Regulating Valve Repair.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Pressure Regulating Valve Replacement. Specifications: new PRV installed at a location on the water service line to provide home pressure regulation for indoor water use efficiency when feasible, adjusted to manufacturer's recommended level, eligible homes must have a water pressure of at least 80 PSI.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Leak Detection Monitoring Unit (magnetic meter strap). Specifications: installation of a water meter detection unit on the customer's side of the water meter, magnetically attached. Approved brands: Flume, Flo by Moen, Phyn Plus, and Streamlabs.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Leak Detection Monitoring Unit (installed in line). Specifications: installation of a water meter detection unit on the customer's side of the water meter, installed on the service line. Approved brands: Flume, Flo by Moen, Phyn Plus, and Streamlabs.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Leak Detection on Service Line. Specifications: detection of leaks on water lines on the customer side of the water meter for the home. May assess options for rerouting water lines; breaking through foundations (concrete/asphalt/hard ground cover) not covered.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Leak Repair on Service Line. Specifications: limited repairs to water lines on the customer side of the water meter for the home. IEUA must approve all replacement materials and fixtures.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Miscellaneous Leak Repair.

NAICS Classification

238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Installation, repair, and retrofit of plumbing systems and fixtures, including leak detection and pressure regulation.), 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (Program administration, data logging, reporting, site assessments, and coordination services for water efficiency programs.), 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (General improvements and repairs related to residential plumbing and water efficiency not specifically covered by other categories.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 20, 2026, and was last updated on February 20, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 23, 2026.

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