Working With Us
Thanks for your interest in doing business with us. You should know that WVWD works with many suppliers and contractors who are just as committed to providing a reliable, high-quality water supply as we are.
It’s All Here
To make things easier, we’ve tried to put all the info you need right at your fingertips. The following will help you better understand our procurement and RFP processes.
- RFPs & Contracts
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The West Valley Water District (WVWD) implemented Planet Bids, a fully automated web-based vendor and bid management system.
This system will make doing business with WVWD easier by providing vendors up-to-date information regarding bid requests.
Some of the key features and benefits of Planet Bids include the ability to:
- Maintain your own profile as a new or existing vendor
- Receive automatic e-mail notifications for selected bid opportunities based on product/service categories
- Search for all types of requests, addenda, plan holders, bid results, and contract awards at any time.
- Request and download bid document(s) when available
- Receive automatic addendum notification as a bid participant.
- Submit electronic bidding in some cases, allowing bid responses to be securely submitted on-line.
WVWD conducts most of its bid and proposal solicitations online through the system. Vendors must register by proceeding as follows:
- Visit Planet Bids
- Click on “New Vendor Registration”
- Complete the form by navigating through the different tabs and submit.
- Once registered, you are able to begin utilizing the full benefits of the system and maintain your profile at any time by revisiting the same site above.
- View opportunities
- Public Works Contractor Registration Notice
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Effective March 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with DIR.
Effective April 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may work on a public works project unless registered with DIR.
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
Bidders (and their subcontractors listed on the Designation of Subcontractors List) must provide an extract (PDF) with bid showing active registration.
- e-Procurement System
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Our e-Procurement system is a fully automated web-based vendor registration and bid management system called Planet Bids. All formal District solicitations will be conducted through the new online system hosted by PlanetBids System.
To begin the process, please register here
Both formal and informal solicitations may be processed through our online system. All responses are due at or before the time shown on each solicitation. Late responses cannot be accepted. It is the bidder’s/proposer’s responsibility to ensure that the most complete and current version of the solicitation, including addenda, has been downloaded.
Please note: Contractors/Vendors are solely responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate information. Vendors may edit their profile at any time.
We have made every effort to make all aspects of the contracting process as easy, secure and reliable as possible. However, if you need help or have questions concerning the features available to our bidders on this section, please click on Need Help? for online assistance. Contractors/Vendors are solely responsible for contacting PlanetBids directly for technical assistance.
Note: In order to access the BidsOnline system, you must install Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or higher. Click here to download and install the latest Adobe Flash Player.
- Temporary Hydrant / Construction Meters
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Customers in need of a temporary use hydrant meter are urged to review the map of the District’s service area boundaries before filling out a Hydrant Meter Permit Application. All water used must be in District boundaries. Please fill in the highlighted areas of the Hydrant Meter Permit Application and bring it to the office with a deposit check and backflow assembly for inspection.
Deposit Amounts
- 3” – $1,800
- 4″ – $2,200
- 2" Backflow - $1,500
All hydrant meters require the use of a Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assemblies can be obtained at a commercial plumbing or landscape supplier or furnished by West Valley Water District upon request. A minimum of a 2” assembly is recommended to meet flow requirements. For more information, please call Customer Service at (909) 875-1804.
Checks only, please. Make your check payable to West Valley Water District.
A notice of two business days is recommended for temporary hydrant meter rentals. The customer will need to contact West Valley Water District’s Cross Connection Department for scheduling at (909) 875-1804 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Please view our Temporary Hydrant Meter Rental Procedures for more information.
- District Standards & Drawings
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Please click the buttons below for copies of District Standards and Drawings.
- Service Rules and Regulations
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Want to view the District’s water service regulations?
