Guy Grant Phase 1 - Utilities Improvements

The City of Victoria, Texas is requesting competitive sealed proposals for Guy Grant Phase 1 – Utilities Improvements, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST via Bid Net Direct. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST at City of Victoria offices.

The scope consists of replacing approximately 5,350 linear feet of 8- and 12-inch water main and rehabilitating approximately 4,350 linear feet of 24- and 30-inch sanitary sewer main using cured-in-place pipe methods along Guy Grant Road between Salem Road and E. Mockingbird Lane. The contractor must obtain all applicable permits and inspections, provide performance and payment bonds, and furnish manufacturers' warranties and operations and maintenance manuals for all installed equipment. The anticipated construction duration is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

The engineer-estimated budget is $2.979 million. Award will be made to the respondent offering best value based on weighted criteria: cost of work (50%), proposed schedule/contract time (15%), past performance on similar projects (15%), available resources (5%), overall qualifications and past relationship with the City (5%), corporate history and stability (5%), and references (5%). The City prefers respondents with demonstrated experience on similar-sized infrastructure projects and prior working relationships with public entities.

A bid bond of 5% of proposal cost, a performance bond of 100% of contract price, and a payment bond of 100% of contract price are required. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the specified completion date. All proposals must remain firm for 120 days after submission.