Texas Abilene Civic Plus #BID #CB-2717

Lakes at Saddle Creek sewer-line casing and crossing improvements

The City of Abilene is seeking a contractor to improve the sanitary sewer crossing at Lakes at Saddle Creek. - Government buyer: City of Abilene, Texas, including its Purchasing Division/Purchasing Department and Water Utility; project specifications identify the Director of Water Utilities. - Scope: Replace and protect the exposed sewer crossing, connect it to the existing system, and restore affected areas. - Principal quantities: About 100 linear feet of existing 18-inch sewer line to demolish; 96 linear feet of new 18-inch SDR-35 PVC sewer line in the bid schedule (plans describe approximately 100 feet); 96 linear feet of 24-inch, 1/2-inch-thick steel casing; two 48-inch fiberglass manholes; two concrete supports; and 300 cubic yards of riprap. - Casing options: Carbon steel is the base bid. Stainless-steel casing and stainless-steel support straps and hardware are additive alternates. - Named OEMs/vendors: Mirafi nonwoven geotextile (140N Series), Hilti adhesive anchoring system (HIT HY200), and CCI PVC casing spacers (CSS8-18 24); approved equivalents are allowed where specified. No manufacturer is named for the principal sewer pipe, casing, manholes, or riprap. - Additional specified materials: Geotextile beneath the riprap, embedment, pipe spacers, adhesive anchors, sewer connections, and associated appurtenances. - Notable requirements: Maintain sewer service with bypass pumping of at least 260 GPM; submit a bypass plan for approval and test the system with witnessed operation before demolition. Protect the creek and nearby property, provide erosion and sediment controls, and restore disturbed areas and access routes. - Performance and maintenance: Complete the base work within 60 working days, subject to normal weather delays; the stainless-steel alternate adds no working days. A one-year maintenance period follows final acceptance. - Contract allowance: Includes a $50,000 allowance for additional project-related work authorized by the City. - Estimated value: Approximately $250,000–$750,000; this is an analyst estimate, not a stated government estimate.

Description

The City of Abilene is seeking bids for improvements to existing sanitary sewer infrastructure at Lakes at Saddle Creek. The work includes replacing and improving a section of the sewer crossing within the creek, installing a protective casing and structural support system, and connecting the improvements to the existing sewer system. Temporary bypass pumping must maintain sewer service during construction; associated creek protection, erosion protection, site restoration, and incidental work are also included. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at the project site.

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