10108 FM812 Leachate Connections

The City of Austin, Texas, is seeking bids for the FM 812 Landfill Leachate Tank Connection project (Solicitation No. CLMC1077, C.I.P. No. 5698.017), which involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements at the 10108 FM 812 site. The primary project objectives include connecting leachate storage Tank A to Tank B, subsequently connecting Tank B to an existing municipal manhole, and installing new pumping and metering systems. Specific deliverables encompass installing approximately 4,089 linear feet of 3-inch and 6-inch HDPE and PVC piping, replacing existing pump systems, installing control panels with motorized valves, flow meters, and level switches, and replacing fiberglass ladders with aluminum alternatives. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site meeting were initially scheduled for October 8, 2025, with bid submissions originally due on October 22, 2025, but subsequent addenda have extended the deadline to March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Austin time, with bid opening at 3:00 PM on the same date. The contract time for substantial completion is set at 150 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within an additional 30 calendar days, and liquidated damages of $850 per calendar day for substantial completion delays and $500 per calendar day for final completion delays.

The City of Austin has determined that no specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) goals are appropriate for this project; however, bidders are required to comply with the City's MBE/WBE Procurement Program if subcontracting occurs. Contractors must contact the Small and Minority Business Resources Department to obtain an availability list of certified MBE and WBE firms and document Good Faith Efforts to use such firms. All bids must include a bid guaranty of at least 5% of the total bid amount, and performance and payment bonds are required for 100% of the contract amount. Bidders must be registered with the City of Austin prior to contract award, and all contractors and subcontractors must be registered before contract execution. Attendance records from the pre-bid conference show interest from multiple prime contractors including Quest, Blue Flame Crew LLC, Arguijo Corporation, and Cedar Hills Construction, with additional participation from subcontractors and suppliers. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving extensive piping, pump replacements, and site infrastructure improvements—suggests a significant capital investment for this municipal infrastructure upgrade.