Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) for Pipeline Rehabilitation (Thermo Cured Products)

The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard), administered by the Texas Association of School Boards, is soliciting sealed proposals for Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) products and services for pipeline rehabilitation using thermo-cured products, with proposals due October 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The contract is available to over 1,000 Texas public school districts, junior colleges, over 900 municipalities, 400 counties, and numerous other political subdivisions within the Cooperative, and is potentially available for piggyback awards to governmental entities throughout the United States.

Vendors must submit proof of ISO 9000 or equivalent third-party certification demonstrating a minimum quality management system. Proposers must document direct experience (not as subcontractor) performing CIPP work for governmental entities within the last five years, identifying project name, scope including brand and feet of CIPP product installed, project date, total value, and the procuring governmental entity and contact. CIPP products must be commercially proven in accordance with industry standards for wastewater collection and documented for commercial viability in Texas and nationally. Vendors proposing root control services must provide proof of pesticide business licenses, EPA registration, and certified applicator information. Manufacturer authorization letters demonstrating approval to sell, install, and service proposed product lines are required.

The estimated contract value is $167.49 million, based on prior contracts and not guaranteed as minimum or maximum. The contract term runs April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028, with two possible one-year renewals. Pricing shall be submitted as a discount off catalog or pricelist for supplies, materials, and equipment, plus not-to-exceed hourly labor rates and coefficient factors based on the Gordian RSMeans Unit Price Book for installation and repair services. Awarded vendors must pay a 2% service fee per purchase order and remit fees within 30 days. Vendors must achieve a minimum of $15,000 in sales during each annual contract term or risk non-renewal. Submissions must be searchable PDFs submitted electronically through the BuyBoard website or via mail or hand delivery.