As-Needed Water and Sewer Emergency Repairs

The City of La Marque is requesting bids for as-needed water and sewer emergency repairs under Invitation to Bid LM #27-05, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to the Office of the City Clerk. The City does not guarantee any minimum quantity, frequency, or dollar amount of work; work is performed only upon receipt of a work authorization from the City.

The scope includes removal and replacement of damaged or deteriorated water or sewer utility lines located within City rights-of-way, public facilities, and City-owned property. Bidders must submit unit prices for water main pipes in various diameters, gate valves, connections to existing mains, water service connections, bored road crossings, sanitary sewer construction at various depths, encasement materials, pavement removal and replacement, sidewalk work, and mobilization costs based on task value ranges. All work must comply with applicable City and State requirements, including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards and AWWA specifications for water mains.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with an option for one additional one-year renewal. Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory limits with $100,000 employer's liability per occurrence; Commercial General Liability of $1 million per person / $2 million per occurrence; and Commercial Auto Insurance of $1 million combined single limit. The City must be named as additional insured on all policies except workers' compensation, with a waiver of subrogation and 30 days advance written notice of cancellation required.

The City reserves the right to award all sections to a single bidder or separate bidders, perform work with its own forces, or obtain services from other contractors. Bids submitted by fax or email are not accepted; the preferred method is submission through the City website.