City of Lufkin Sewer Improvements TxCDBG Contract No. CDV23-0464

The City of Lufkin, Texas is soliciting bids for sewer improvements under Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG Contract No. CDV23-0464, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the City of Lufkin Engineering Department.

The base bid covers replacement of 3,255 linear feet of 6-inch sewer line (pipebursting permitted on 1,308 feet), replacement of 11 manholes, reconnection of 49 services, and associated work. An additive alternate bid includes mechanical cleaning and television inspection of sewer main under railroad, rehabilitation of 143 linear feet by cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method, and replacement of one additional manhole. Work must commence within the timeframe specified in the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days thereafter.

The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, including hiring and subcontracting objectives benefiting Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns. All bidders must maintain active SAM.gov registration and cannot be debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs. Buy American provisions (BABA compliance for iron and steel products) apply. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid is required. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding specified thresholds. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per consecutive calendar day for delays beyond the completion deadline. Project engineer is GLS.