Opportunity
El Paso Water Ionwave #CSP28-26
El Paso Water Utilities Seeks Proposals for McCombs 30-Inch Well Collector Line Replacement
Posted
August 09, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
CSP28-26
NAICS
237110, 237990
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board is seeking competitive proposals for the McCombs 30-Inch Well Collector Line Replacement project, a major water infrastructure construction effort. - Government Buyer: - El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (EPWU-PSB) - Products and Materials Requested: - Large quantities of PVC and ductile iron (DI) water mains in sizes from 6-inch to 42-inch, including: - 132 LF of 6-inch PVC (Class 305) - 2,850 LF of 8-inch PVC (Class 305) - 5,056 LF of 12-inch PVC (Class 305) - 78 LF of 8-inch DI (Class 350) - 559 LF of 12-inch DI (Class 350) - 5,160 LF of 16-inch DI (Class 350) - 4,685 LF of 24-inch DI (Class 350) - 11,457 LF of 30-inch DI (Class 350) - 7,615 LF of 36-inch DI (Class 350) - 2,220 LF of 42-inch DI (Class 350) - Steel casing installed by boring (24", 42", 48", 54" diameters) - Vertical gate valves with manhole assemblies (multiple sizes) - Air/vacuum combination valve assemblies (4" and 6") - Blow-off valves with manhole assemblies - Tapping sleeves and valves (24x8", 42x30", 30" wet-tap) - Fire hydrant assemblies (removal of 6, installation of 7) - Concrete culvert box (40 LF of 8x3') - Pavement and concrete restoration (curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, HMAC pavement, soil cement) - Sewer main installation and repairs (PVC SDR-26, SDR-35, 8"-24" mains, manholes) - Services Requested: - Water service reconnections (101) - Sewer and water bypasses - Line stops at connection points (8) - Cathodic protection test stations - Miscellaneous site work - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and TPDES stormwater permits - Adherence to prevailing wage laws - Proposal security (5% of bid) and 100% performance/payment bonds required - Substantial completion required within 820 days, final completion within 850 days - Liquidated damages for delays - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; materials must meet technical specifications outlined in the bid documents - Estimated contract value is likely in the multi-million dollar range due to the scale and scope of work
Description
This solicitation is for the McCOMBS 30-INCH WELL COLLECTOR LINE REPLACEMENT project. The work includes furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction and installation of various sizes of PVC and Ductile Iron water mains, steel casing via boring method, vertical gate valves with manhole assemblies, air/vacuum combination valve assemblies, blow-off valves, tapping sleeves with valves, fire hydrant assemblies, water service reconnections, curb and gutter, sidewalks, concrete driveways, concrete culvert box, pavement replacement and overlay, sewer main installation and repairs, manhole installation, line stops, sewer and water bypasses, cathodic protection test stations, and other site work necessary for proper installation as shown in the plans and technical specifications. The project is estimated between $28,696,510.35 and $32,682,136.79. Proposals are due by September 2, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting held virtually on August 19, 2026.