Joy Drive Wastewater Improvements

The City of Waco is requesting sealed bids for Joy Drive Wastewater Improvements (RFB 2026-048), with bids due August 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time at the Operations Center, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas.

The scope comprises approximately 380 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity wastewater line, three new concrete manholes, surface replacement, fence replacement, and all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required for proper installation and acceptance as shown on project drawings. The selected contractor must achieve substantial completion within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and final completion within 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $950 per day assessed for delays beyond these dates.

The City's engineering estimate is $396,800. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, subject to City Council approval (the project exceeds $100,000). Pricing must be submitted on the City's form with unit prices and extended totals, exclusive of federal excise and Texas sales taxes.

Bid security of 5% of the bid amount in the form of a certified check or bid bond is required, dated no earlier than three days prior to bid opening. The selected bidder must provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond as required by Texas state law for public works contracts exceeding $100,000 and $50,000 respectively. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements, workers' compensation insurance under Texas Labor Code Section 406.096, and maintain comprehensive general liability and umbrella insurance totaling $10 million. Contractors must also comply with multiple Texas Government Code verification requirements regarding energy company boycotts, firearm discrimination, Israel boycotts, and foreign terrorist organization restrictions.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Questions are due August 19 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The City anticipates award by September 15, 2026. The project is funded entirely from City of Waco public funds with no federal funding.