2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 143 is requesting sealed electronic bids for sanitary sewer rehabilitation across Fort Bend County and multiple Austin City jurisdictions, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time through CivcastUSA.

The scope comprises 344 linear feet of 12-inch cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation, reconstruction of 2 service leads, repair of 1 service lead, removal of 4 fixed obstructions, and rehabilitation of 109 sanitary sewer manholes including cleaning, resetting and resealing of rings and throats with cementitious grout and epoxy coating, reshaping of inverts, and installation of stainless-steel infiltration dishes. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within a calendar-day window specified in the bid and final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter.

Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check equal to at least 2 percent of the total bid amount, a completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 (House Bill 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties), and a contractor qualification statement. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and a two-year maintenance bond for 50 percent of construction costs; all surety companies must hold a minimum Best Key Rating of "B+" or better and be authorized to conduct business in Texas. The contract includes minimum wage rate requirements per Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with a penalty of $60 per worker per day for non-compliance. Economic disincentives apply for late completion; the daily damages amount is to be determined by the District. Contract award will be made within 60 days of bid opening. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time via teleconference. Contract documents are available at no charge through www.CivcastUSA.com.