Opportunity
Austin Afo #IFB 6100 CLMC1157
City of Austin Solicitation for 36-inch Water Line Relocation at Colorado River (US 183 South)
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
IFB 6100 CLMC1157
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Austin's solicitation for the relocation and replacement of a 36-inch water line crossing the Colorado River at US 183 South. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Public Works Department and Austin Water - Products and Materials Requested: - Approximately 1,050 linear feet of 36-inch water main pipe (HDPE and ductile iron) - 860 linear feet of 36-inch HDPE water line (Horizontal Directional Drilling) - 480 linear feet of 36-inch ductile iron pipe - Ductile iron fittings, 24-inch and 36-inch valves, combination air valve assemblies - Additional materials: silt fence, stabilized construction entrance, fencing for excavation, barricades, and signage - Services Requested: - Waterline relocation and replacement, including: - Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) - Shoring and reinforcement - Pipeline maintenance and repair - Engineering testing - Environmental safety and erosion control - Utility locating and surveying - Traffic control, fencing, and landscaping - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with City of Austin and Austin Water standards and environmental regulations - Detailed MBE/WBE participation goals and compliance plan - Excavation safety systems and construction training programs - Coordination with utility providers and adherence to ADA and tree mitigation requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation documents; bidders may propose suitable manufacturers for HDPE and ductile iron pipe - Place of Performance: - Colorado River at US 183 South, Austin, Texas - City of Austin Public Works Department, 105 Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78767
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation For Bids (IFB) issued by the City of Austin for the relocation of an existing 36-inch water line crossing the Colorado River along US183 South at Levander Loop. The project involves installing approximately 860 linear feet of 36-inch HDPE water line under the Colorado River using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and 480 linear feet of 36-inch ductile iron pipe to replace a section of existing 24-inch cast iron pipe. The estimated contract value is approximately $1,197,427.00. Bidders are required to submit a compliance plan and meet specified subcontracting goals for minority and women-owned business enterprises.