2026 IDIQ Chilled Water Construction In The ROW Reissue

The City of Austin is requesting proposals for a 2026 IDIQ Chilled Water Construction project in the Right of Way under Competitive Sealed Proposal, with proposals due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM Austin time. The procurement carries MBE/WBE participation goals; offerors must submit a Compliance Plan and Confirmation Letters with proposals or face rejection as non-responsive.

The scope encompasses design and installation of chilled water piping (8-inch to 30-inch diameter underground insulated and pre-insulated lines), excavation, tunneling, boring, dewatering, hot taps, traffic control, valve installations, communications infrastructure, and integration with Austin Energy's existing district energy system throughout the City of Austin Right of Way. Work will be issued via individual Work Assignments as needed. The contractor must meet minimum wage requirements per Department of Labor standards and City of Austin Ordinance.

The base contract is not to exceed $10 million for an initial 24-month term, with two optional 12-month extensions at $5 million each, for a potential total contract value of $20 million if all options are exercised. Unit pricing will govern work adjustments. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount and a 5% bid guaranty are required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,100 per calendar day for failure to substantially complete work and $800 per calendar day for failure to achieve final completion within 30 days after substantial completion.

Evaluation weights price (70 points), Prime Contractor Comparable Experience (23 points), Key Personnel Comparable Experience (19 points), Major Subcontractors' Comparable Experience (19 points), Past Performance on City of Austin Projects (10 points), Organizational Structure and Business Practices (9 points), Quality of Goods and Services by Sustainability (2 points), and optional interviews (up to 10 points). A non-mandatory pre-response conference is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST via webinar. Award recommendation is anticipated by early 2027, with negotiations expected to conclude within 45 calendar days.