City of Richland Springs Waterline Replacement Project

The City of Richland Springs, Texas is requesting sealed bids for waterline replacement under the 2025 Water Line Improvements project (TWDB Project Number 63038), with bids due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, American Iron and Steel requirements, Build America Buy America Act requirements, and DBE participation goals of 24.5% Minority Business Enterprise and 11.34% Women Business Enterprise for construction.

The scope includes furnishing and installation of PVC pipeline, gate valves, air release valves, miscellaneous appurtenances, pressure tanks, and fire hydrants within city limits. Final construction plans and detailed engineering drawings are provided to guide bidding and execution.

The contract term is 275 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day for delays. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder.

Each bidder must furnish a bid guarantee of five percent of the bid price. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds in a penal sum of not less than 100 percent of the contract price, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and provide public liability and property damage insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 bodily injury per person and $200,000 property damage per accident. The contractor must guarantee all materials and equipment for 24 months from the date of completion and employ local labor to the maximum feasible extent.

This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board and is expected to be funded in part by a TWDB loan or loan with principal forgiveness and a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Bid documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $125 per set at City Hall, 106 West Main, Richland Springs, TX 76871. A pre-bid conference was scheduled at City Hall followed by an optional site visit.