Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2717

Lakes at Saddle Creek sanitary sewer crossing and casing improvements

The City of Abilene is seeking a contractor to improve the sanitary sewer crossing at Lakes at Saddle Creek while keeping sewer service operating. - Government buyer: City of Abilene, Texas — Water Utility and Purchasing Division/Department; the plans also identify the Director of Water Utilities. - Scope: Remove about 100 linear feet of existing 18-inch sewer line and install replacement PVC sewer pipe inside protective steel casing, with manholes, supports, connections, riprap, and site restoration. - Key quantities: About 100 LF of 18-inch SDR-35 PVC sewer main in the plans (96 LF in the contract schedule); 96 LF of 24-inch casing; two 48-inch closed-bottom fiberglass manholes; two concrete supports; and 300 cubic yards of riprap. - Named OEMs and products: Mirafi nonwoven geotextile (140N series), Hilti HIT HY200 anchoring adhesive, and CCI CSS8-18/24 PVC spacers. Each is specified as a product or an approved equal; no quantities are provided for these branded items. - Material options: Carbon steel casing and supports are the base bid. Stainless steel casing and stainless steel straps and hardware are additive alternatives. - Important performance requirements: Maintain sewer service using bypass pumping with at least 260 GPM capacity; submit the bypass plan for approval and test the system before work begins. Protect the creek, control erosion, and restore disturbed areas. - Schedule and maintenance: Complete the work within 60 working days, subject to normal weather allowances; the alternate does not add working days. A one-year maintenance period after final acceptance is specified. - Other procurement-relevant items: Provide embedment, sewer connections, demolition and disposal, stormwater pollution-prevention measures and permitting, mobilization, and miscellaneous work. The contract includes a $50,000 allowance for additional authorized work. - Estimated value: No government estimate is provided; a planning-level estimate is approximately $250,000–$750,000.

Description

The City of Abilene is seeking bids for improvements to the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure at Lakes at Saddle Creek. 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 work to the existing sewer system. Temporary bypass pumping is required to maintain sewer service during construction. The scope also includes creek protection, erosion protection, site restoration, and related work, subject to applicable permits and environmental requirements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; bids are due November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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