Cemetery - Irrigation Pump Station

The City of Lubbock, Texas, is seeking competitive sealed bids for a Cemetery Irrigation Pump Station project located in Hunt County. The procurement involves comprehensive construction services to develop a new irrigation infrastructure, including installing 12-inch C900 PVC waterline, vertical turbine pumps, a submersible jockey pump, water filter, flow meter, and associated electrical and instrumentation systems. Key deliverables include 670 linear feet of open-cut waterline, 91 linear feet of slick bore installation, an 18-inch steel casing, a prefabricated metal building, concrete wetwell, and chainlink fencing. The project requires bidders to demonstrate technical qualifications through a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications, which will be evaluated based on financial capability, technical experience, safety commitment, work quality, and contract document conformance. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, with sealed bids due on December 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The City Council will consider bids on January 13, 2026, with substantial completion required within 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations, but does require bidders to complete a Proposed List of Subcontractors form that allows tracking of minority ownership status. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and maintain workers' compensation coverage. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $50,000, with bonds required at 100% of the contract price. While no specific budget range is listed, the detailed project specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 and provide a two-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Additional compliance requirements include submitting a Safety Record Questionnaire, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. Liquidated damages are set at $25 per consecutive calendar day for delays beyond substantial and final completion dates.