Champion Heights Gas Main Loop

The City of Boerne, Texas is requesting sealed bids for installation of approximately 1,200 linear feet of 4-inch natural gas distribution main with associated valves, fittings, connections, appurtenances, and surface restoration between Champion Boulevard and Cool Rock in Boerne, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Boerne City Hall; attendance is encouraged but not required.

The scope comprises 16 unit price bid items: mobilization and demobilization, erosion and sediment control, seeding and site restoration, trenching safety protection, temporary fencing, traffic control, testing, pavement repair, concrete sidewalk replacement, tree protection, gas distribution main installation (675 linear feet by direct bury and 519 linear feet by horizontal directional drill), ball valves with valve boxes, fittings, and as-built drawings. All work must be substantially completed within 90 calendar days and fully completed within 120 calendar days from contract commencement. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, insurance, safety performance, bonding capacity, and relevant construction experience.

The contract is awarded on a unit price basis to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. Bartlett & West is the engineer of record. Progress payments are made monthly at 90 percent of completed work value, with retainage reduced to zero upon 50 percent satisfactory completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price is required. The bid acceptance period is 60 days from bid opening; the successful bidder must execute and return the agreement within 15 days of receiving the Notice of Award.

Technical questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026, with answers posted by 5:00 p.m. on September 17, 2026.