I-30 Corridor Water Line

The City of Mount Pleasant, Texas is requesting sealed bids for installation of new water lines along the I-30 Corridor, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of Rob Vine, City Manager, 501 N. Madison, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455.

The scope includes installation of 12-inch PVC water line along Greenhill Road from CR 1314 to CR 1605 and along CR 1605 to FM 1402; 10-inch water line along CR 3210 to the I-30 Frontage Road; and 6-inch water line within the Silver Creek neighborhood. Work is structured on a unit price basis with estimated quantities for waterline installation in various diameters and materials, valve boxes, fire hydrants, surface restoration, and miscellaneous work. The contract provides 335 days to substantial completion and 365 days to final completion from notice to proceed. Actual payment is based on quantities constructed and accepted.

Bid security of 5 percent of the maximum bid price (including all alternates) is required in the form of certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. Contract award is made to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of work completed with 5 percent retainage until 50 percent completion, after which no additional retainage applies if work progress remains satisfactory. Upon substantial completion, payment increases to 100 percent less the estimated value of remaining punch list items. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $1,000 per day for failure to complete remaining work within contract time.

The successful bidder must execute the contract within 15 days of receiving the Notice of Award and furnish performance and payment bonds and required insurance documentation before commencing work. Questions must be submitted through the Q&A portal at least 72 hours prior to bid opening. Bidding documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com, with hard copies available for purchase. The City of Mount Pleasant is exempt from sales and use taxes.