Austin Afo #IFB 6100 CLMC1159

West 17th Street water, wastewater, and storm-drain pipeline renewal

The City of Austin is seeking a civil construction contractor to renew water, wastewater, and storm-drain infrastructure in the West 17th Street project area. - Government buyer: City of Austin, led by Capital Delivery Services, with Austin Water and Watershed Protection Department; the MBE/WBE compliance packet also identifies the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. - Solicitation: West 17th Street Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal, IFB 6100 CLMC1159, CIP 2231.308. Estimated value is approximately $7 million. - Major work: Approximately 4,700 linear feet of 4–8-inch water main; 3,200 linear feet of 8–12-inch wastewater collection pipe; and 1,000 linear feet of 18–60-inch storm sewer, with manholes, appurtenances, service connections, and abandonment of existing infrastructure. Work also includes street reconstruction, milling and overlay, sidewalks, traffic control, and erosion controls. - Project area: West 17th Street and nearby streets and alleys, including San Gabriel Street, West 18th Street, Pearl Street, West 16th Street, Robbins Place, West 21st Street, and a 20-foot alley. - Notable requirements: Six construction trainees; MBE/WBE goals of 1.40% African American, 4.70% Hispanic American, 0.43% Native/Asian American, and 1.44% WBE; document good-faith efforts if goals are not met. Also required are staged construction, utility field verification, traffic management, erosion and sediment controls, tree-root protection, nighttime water-line tie-ins, and required easements for work beyond public rights-of-way. - OEMs and named product vendors: None identified; the procurement specifies construction materials and infrastructure work rather than branded equipment. - Performance: Substantial completion is due within 610 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, followed by final completion within 60 calendar days.

Description

The City of Austin is soliciting bids for rehabilitation and replacement of approximately 4,815 linear feet of existing water lines and 3,650 linear feet of wastewater lines. The work includes additional water and wastewater scope associated with the Robbins Place and West 21st projects. The Watershed Protection Department is cost sharing to replace approximately 1,000 feet of stormdrain pipe due to conveyance capacity needs and the condition of existing pipes. A compliance plan is required.

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