B2025000012 FY25 small diameter SAS rehab - trenchless

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is seeking bids for the FY25 Small Diameter Sanitary Sewer (SAS) Rehabilitation Trenchless Project (Project No. 3098.00), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative targeting gravity sewer pipe rehabilitation throughout Albuquerque, New Mexico. The project involves trenchless rehabilitation of approximately 1,450 linear feet of 8-inch pipe in the base bid, with potential expansion through an additive alternate, utilizing approved trenchless methodologies including service lateral reinstatement and manhole rehabilitation. Key deliverables include pipeline cleaning, CCTV inspection, flow control, and rehabilitation of various sewer segments using techniques such as Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was held on February 26, 2025, with sealed bids to be electronically submitted through Bidnet until 1:30 p.m. local time on March 26, 2025. Bid evaluation will focus on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and total bid pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. The project has a defined timeline of 118 days for the base bid and 212 days if the alternate is included, with liquidated damages set at $200 per day for substantial completion delays.

The procurement opportunity includes several preference eligibility options for bidders, with potential preferences for Resident Businesses (8%), Resident Veteran Businesses (10%), Local Businesses (5%), Small Businesses (5%), and Pay Equity (5%), subject to a maximum combined preference of 18%. Contractors must be licensed in New Mexico and comply with prevailing wage rates, performance bond requirements, and extensive insurance specifications outlined in the General Terms and Conditions. The project requires completion of an Unfair Business Practices Disclosure Form, demonstrating a commitment to ethical business conduct. The total estimated project cost is $1,477,000, with unit pricing established for various rehabilitation activities. Bidders must also submit a comprehensive Preference Eligibility Application and meet specific documentation requirements to qualify for preference considerations. The project involves rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer infrastructure, requiring careful integration with current municipal utility systems and adherence to technical specifications for trenchless rehabilitation methodologies.