Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-071

On-call road boring services for Hot Springs utilities

The City of Hot Springs is seeking on-call road boring services for municipal water and wastewater utility work. - Government buyer: City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Utilities and Engineering Departments; work supports the Water and Wastewater Divisions within the Hot Springs Municipal Utilities Service area. - Services requested: Per-foot road boring for 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-, 24-, and 36-inch bores. Actual work is ordered as needed, so total quantities are not specified. - Contractor responsibilities: Provide suitable commercial boring equipment and experienced labor, protect nearby property and infrastructure, and pull the encasement through the bore so pipe can be inserted. - City responsibilities: Obtain permits; furnish encasement, pipe, and fittings; and prepare, backfill, and restore bore sites. - Notable requirements: Provide a guaranteed response time and state any per-foot charge for excessive hard rock. Bores are typically under 100 feet; bids based on a 100-foot minimum will not be accepted. The contractor must provide at least $1 million in general liability coverage, workers’ compensation coverage, Arkansas commercial contractor licensing, and applicable business licensing and registration documentation. - OEMs and named vendors: None are identified in the provided materials. - Period of performance: One-year initial term, with up to four additional 12-month terms, subject to annual budget approval.

Description

The City of Hot Springs is seeking bids for on-call road boring services under a term contract for its Utilities and Engineering Departments, serving the Water and Wastewater Divisions. Work may take place on city streets, county roads, or state highways within the Hot Springs Municipal Utilities Service area. The contractor will provide experienced labor and suitable boring equipment, protect nearby property and infrastructure, and pull encasement through bores; the City will obtain permits, provide materials, and prepare and restore bore sites. Bidders must provide per-foot pricing for listed pipe sizes and any charge for excessive hard rock; work orders will be issued as needed with a City Purchase Order, and the contract is for one year with four possible 12-month terms subject to annual budget approval.

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