City of Laredo Ionwave #RFB 2026-030

City of Laredo IH-35 Force Main Relocation Construction Project

This opportunity involves the City of Laredo Utilities Department seeking construction services for the IH-35 Force Main Relocation project: - Government Buyer - City of Laredo Utilities Department (primary), with involvement from the Purchasing and Finance Departments - Project Scope & Products/Services Requested - Installation of approximately 928 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer force main within TxDOT right-of-way, connecting to an existing system - Major components include: - 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer force main (928 LF) - Jack, bore, or tunnel installation of 8-inch sewer line inside 16-inch steel casing (515 LF) - Open-cut installation of 8-inch PVC forcemain (413 LF) - Force main fittings (6 each) - Fiberglass reinforced plastic manholes (2 each, 4' diameter) - Flowable fill for force main abandonment (12 CY) - Topsoil (830 SY), drill seeding (830 SY), and erosion control measures - Portable concrete traffic barriers (360 LF), crash cushion attenuators (2 each) - Utility and contingency allowance for unforeseen work - Alternate bid: Jack, bore, or tunnel pipe (24-inch steel casing, 515 LF) - Services include: - Pipe cleaning and CCTV inspection - Hydrostatic testing of pressure mains - Mobilization/demobilization, right-of-way preparation, traffic control, trench safety, bypass pumping, and abandonment of existing infrastructure - Unique or Notable Requirements - Federally funded project; Davis-Bacon wage compliance required - Bid bond (5% of total bid), performance and payment bonds required - Pre-bid meeting encouraged; electronic bid submission preferred - Strict technical specifications for excavation, pipe materials, manholes, environmental controls, and safety - Insurance coverage for completed operations required for up to 10 years post-completion - Compliance with conflict of interest, ethics, and non-collusion affidavits - OEMs and Vendors - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; products must meet ASTM and FM approval standards - Locations - Primary work at IH-35/TxDOT right-of-way, Laredo, TX - Key offices: Utilities Administration Office (5816 Daugherty Ave), City Hall (1110 Houston St), Purchasing Division (5512 Thomas Ave), all in Laredo, TX - Delivery and billing addresses provided for official correspondence - Estimated Contract Value - Based on scope, estimated between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000 - Period of Performance - 30 calendar days for substantial completion, 60 days for final acceptance; insurance coverage for completed operations required for up to 10 years

Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting bids for the installation of approximately 928 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer force main within the TxDOT right-of-way. The project involves connecting to an existing force main system for the Utilities Department. Bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026. Bids must include a cashier's or certified check or bidder's bond of at least 5% of the total bid amount as a guarantee. Electronic bid submission is preferred, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities.

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