I-35 NEX Sewer Relocation Project

The City of Schertz, Texas is issuing a Request for Bids (Bid #2025-010) for the I-35 NEX Sewer Relocation Project located in Grimes County. The procurement seeks construction services for sanitary sewer infrastructure relocation along Interstate 35, specifically from Schertz Parkway to Country Club Boulevard. The project involves installing approximately 393-508 linear feet of 8-inch PVC sewer lines, 256-346 linear feet of 14-inch force main lines, multiple manholes, and utility relocations using open cut and boring techniques. Bidders must submit unit prices for 30 separate line items covering mobilization, manhole installations, pipe removals, trench excavation, and related infrastructure work. Key deliverables include comprehensive sewer line replacements conforming to City of Schertz and Texas Department of Transportation standards. The bid submission deadline is August 21, 2025, at 3:30 PM through the city's e-procurement portal, with a mandatory pre-submittal conference scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security, evidence of business authority, safety records, and financial statements.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project's total estimated value is derived from unit pricing, with the sole recorded bid from Guerra Underground, LLC at $2,908,642.78. The contract timeline anticipates substantial completion within 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $600 per day for delays. The project will be funded through municipal infrastructure budgeting and managed by Halff Associates, Inc. for the Texas Department of Transportation. The work involves complex utility interactions, including water lines, gas lines, and underground telecommunications infrastructure across multiple easements ranging from 0.0628 to 0.3663 acres. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and potentially award contracts to multiple firms if deemed most advantageous. Texas state sales and use taxes are exempt for materials incorporated into the project.