City of Laredo Ionwave #RFB 2026-055

City of Laredo 16-Inch Water Line Replacement along IH35 – Materials and Construction Services

The City of Laredo Utilities Department is soliciting bids for the replacement of a 16-inch water line along Interstate Highway 35 (IH35) in Laredo, Texas. - Government Buyer: - City of Laredo Utilities Department - Key offices: Utilities Administration Office, City Secretary's Office, City Hall - Project Scope: - Replacement and installation of approximately 3,710 linear feet of 16" DR18 C-905 PVC waterline - Installation of 320 linear feet of 30" steel casing (jack and bore method) with restrained joint C-905 DR18 - Removal and replacement of valves, fittings, and concrete - Installation of 8 butterfly valves, 4 fire hydrants, 1 fire hydrant with automatic flushing device, and 1 automatic flushing device - Installation of ductile iron pipe, air release valves, electronic control valves, and pipe restraint joints - Trench excavation protection, traffic control, erosion control (silt fence, gravel filter, seeding), and stabilized construction entrance - Tie-ins to existing water mains and utility pot holing - Products and OEMs: - PVC and ductile iron pipe (e.g., PVC DR-14 C-900, PVC DR-18 C-905, DI CLASS 250/350) - Fire hydrants (Muller Super Centurion 250 or approved equal) - Automatic hydrant flushing device (Muller Hydro-Guard 600 Series or approved equal) - Electronic control valve (Cla-Val Model 131-22 or approved equal) - Air release valves (APCO-200 AB, ARI D-040 or ARI D-060 CHF) - Pipe restraint joints (Certa-Lok PVC Pressure Pipe Restraint) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards and OSHA trench safety - Coordination with utility companies and city inspectors - Federal labor standards apply - Detailed electrical specifications for control systems - All materials and fittings must be USA-made or approved equal - Locations: - Work performed along IH35, including Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way, within Laredo, TX - Key administrative addresses: 5816 Daugherty Ave., 1110 Houston St., and City Hall, Laredo, TX - Estimated Value: - Typical range for similar municipal waterline projects: $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 - Period of Performance: - 150 working days from notice to proceed, with substantial completion in 30 days and final completion in 60 days after substantial completion - Liquidated damages for delays - **No specific resellers or distributors are named; bidders may propose approved equals for specified OEM products.

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting bids for the replacement of a 16-inch water line along IH35. The project involves furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and services for the waterline replacement. Vendors are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting on April 9, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 7, 2026, and require a bid bond or cashier's check of at least 5% of the bid amount. Contracts exceeding $25,000 require performance and payment bonds.

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