2026 Annual Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Work Order Contract – Pkg 1

San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is requesting sealed bids for the 2026 Annual Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Work Order Contract – Package 1, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held July 15, 2026 via WebEx at 3:00 p.m. CST. Bidders must demonstrate commitment to SAWS's Small Business Opportunities Program (SBOP) through a good faith effort plan with an aspirational goal percentage to be determined by SAWS and must list all subcontractors and suppliers regardless of SBOP certification status.

The scope encompasses point repairs to wastewater collection system pipelines, lateral renewals, manhole replacement and rehabilitation, and surface restoration across the SAWS service area on a work order basis. The contract includes 68 line items with estimated quantities ranging from single units to over 2,600 linear feet, covering emergency mobilization, preliminary investigation, concrete removal and replacement, asphalt paving, open-cut and CIPP point repair methods, and restoration work.

Contract award is anticipated within 60 days of bid opening. Work shall be completed within 365 calendar days or until funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. The contract is funded through SAWS revenues and capital improvement funds (Job Nos. 26-0110 and 26-1402), with contractor reimbursement based on actual work performed under individual work orders rather than a fixed lump sum. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check equal to five percent of the total bid price. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $25,000. Workers' compensation insurance must be obtained for all employees and subcontractors before award and maintained throughout. Apparent low bidders must submit company information, project completion capability statement, three similar project references completed within five years, completed W-9 form, and for projects exceeding $10 million, certified financial statements prepared by an independent CPA.