ESBD_452875_1760556825221_RFB 2025-067 ADDENDUM 2.pdf

This is an Addendum 2 to Request for Bid (RFB) No. 2025-067 issued by the City of Waco, Texas, for a Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Water Treatment Plant Pump Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Replacement project. The project involves the comprehensive replacement of the existing VFD for Clarified Water Pump No. 2, including complete demolition, equipment removal, and new installation with all necessary instrument and control connections, wiring verification, and functional testing prior to commissioning. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bids were due and opened on October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM and 2:05 PM Central Time, respectively. The project timeline encompasses 255 calendar days for substantial completion and 285 calendar days for final completion, with potential extensions to 325 and 355 calendar days if Additive Alternate #1 is awarded.

The contract requires bidders to submit a 5% bid bond and demonstrate that the General Contractor can self-perform a minimum of 51% of the project. Evaluation criteria include purchase price, vendor reputation, service quality, ability to meet city needs, past relationships, and impact on historically underutilized business requirements. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for delays beyond specified completion dates. The solicitation includes provisions encouraging participation from historically underutilized businesses, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on comprehensive evaluation of the contractor's capabilities and alignment with municipal procurement objectives. Bidders must complete mandatory registration on the City of Waco's Euna Procurement portal and submit compliance documents including conflict of interest questionnaires and minority/women-owned business certifications.