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The Lower Neches Valley Authority is requesting sealed bids for hot-tap and removal of sixteen abandoned pipeline crossings at LNVA canal systems in Jefferson and Chambers County, Texas, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (virtual attendance available).

Work scope includes coordination with Texas One-Call excavation safety notification; submission of a written hot-tap and removal plan using Best Management Practices to prevent pipeline residue from contaminating LNVA rights-of-way or waterways; site access matting; investigation of each pipeline for holes and casing; hot-tapping in accordance with current industry safety standards; determination of line contents and pressure; collection and off-site disposal of removed materials in a legal manner; and capping or plugging of remaining pipelines at or near LNVA rights-of-way. The contractor bears responsibility for means and methods. Contractor must provide any additional work based on findings on a case-by-case negotiated basis if lines contain contents or pressure.

Bidders submit unit pricing for four line items: mobilization and demobilization (lump sum); hot-tapping of 2" to 8" diameter pipelines (ten each); hot-tapping of 10" to 14" diameter pipelines (three each); and removal and disposal of pipelines in all sizes (sixteen each). Contract duration is specified by the bidder in calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for failure to meet completion timeline.

Bid security of 5% penal sum bid bond is required. Performance and payment bonds are required (contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000 respectively) equal to total contract amount. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate for contracts over $100,000), Business Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation as required by law, and Excess Liability/Umbrella ($5,000,000 for contracts over $100,000); all policies must name LNVA as additional insured with waiver of subrogation. Prevailing wage rates per U.S. Department of Labor apply. Bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 days following opening. Payment is made within 45 days of invoice receipt or service completion under Texas prompt payment law.