Opportunity
Austin Afo #IFB 6100 CLMC1167
City of Austin IDIQ Contract for Emergency and Complex Waterline Services
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
IFB 6100 CLMC1167
NAICS
237110, 237990
The City of Austin is seeking contractors for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide on-call emergency and planned waterline services for its potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Capital Contracting Office - Scope of Work: - Emergency response, repair, replacement, and maintenance of waterlines, including large diameter (24-inch and larger) assets - Work on concrete steel cylinder pipe, ductile iron pipe, PVC pipe, HDPE pipe, hydrants, valves, manholes, and related infrastructure - Site work such as excavation, shoring, erosion control, landscaping, and restoration - Traffic control, safety systems, and environmental compliance - Products and Materials Requested: - Extensive list of pipes (PVC, ductile iron, HDPE, steel, CSC), fittings, valves (including permanent insertable valves), hydrants, manholes, concrete, asphalt, and erosion control materials - Specific part numbers and quantities for each item (e.g., SP510-AW4PVC: 100 units of 4-in PVC pipe) - Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM), reinforcing steel, concrete structures, and joint materials - Services Requested: - Topside site safety and emergency rescue support - Dewatering and pipe cleaning by manned entry - Site safety planning and traffic management - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America provisions and federal/local wage rates (minimum $22.05/hr) - Mandatory MBE/WBE participation goals for minority and women-owned businesses - Adherence to ASTM and AASHTO standards, and use of approved materials from Austin Water SPLs - Detailed quality control, safety, and environmental protocols - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified construction and utility contractors. - Estimated contract value is up to $9,000,000 over a potential three-year period.
Description
This solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide emergency response and planned work services for the City of Austin's potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. The work involves complex tasks typically related to large diameter (24-inch and larger) waterline assets, including concrete steel cylinder pipe and deep trench construction. The contract will support repairs, replacements, condition assessments, and operation and maintenance support for Austin Water. It replaces a previous IDIQ contract expiring in 2026.