26001315 U25-08 WRP 02 Project Manual

The City of Midland, Texas is soliciting bids for the Water Rehab Program 02 (Project Number U25-08), a comprehensive municipal infrastructure project focused on water and wastewater system improvements within Mason County. The procurement seeks a contractor to furnish materials, equipment, labor, and services for water main replacements, pipe installations, valve replacements, service connections, and associated utility repairs. Potential bidders must possess active Water Operator D and Wastewater D or Class 1 Collections licenses and demonstrate technical capabilities in municipal utility construction. Key deliverables include installing various pipe sizes ranging from 4" to 20", fire hydrants, water meters, sampling stations, and performing necessary excavation, trenching, and pavement repairs. The bid notice indicates a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 12th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall's basement conference room, with all questions due via email by noon on November 14th, 2025. Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. on November 20th, 2025, through the City of Midland's online procurement portal or via physical mail, with a required 5% bid bond or proposal guaranty.

The contract appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and comply with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 reporting requirements. The initial contract term expires on September 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms. Each contract term will not exceed $2,000,000.00, representing a total potential program value of $6,000,000.00. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Business Automobile Liability ($250,000), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or the vendor providing the best value. Successful bidders must execute performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price and maintain strict compliance with the City of Midland's technical specifications and engineering standards.