Kenney Fort 24-in Reuse Water Line

The Kenney Fort 24-in Reuse Water Line project is a municipal infrastructure procurement by the City of Round Rock, Texas, focusing on the installation of approximately 11,000 linear feet of 24-inch reuse water line. The project scope encompasses complex infrastructure work including jacking/boring steel encasement pipe, tree removal, and installation of drain valves and air release valves (ARVs). Bidding will be conducted online through Bonfire, with solicitation opening on August 27, 2025, and closing on October 15, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 17 at 3400 Sunrise Road. The project will be funded through the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program, with a contract duration of 365 calendar days. Bid evaluation will utilize a best value selection methodology, allocating points across price (50 points), past project experience (20 points), company qualifications (20 points), project plan and approach (10 points), and administrative compliance (0-10 points). Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond and comply with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon wage rates and Buy America preferences.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Section 3 Businesses, and Historically Underutilized Business firms. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day for project delays. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project represents a significant municipal water infrastructure investment. The solicitation includes comprehensive federal compliance requirements, suggesting potential restrictions on bidder qualifications and requiring thorough documentation of business credentials. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability in municipal water infrastructure installation, familiarity with federal funding requirements, and ability to execute complex infrastructure projects involving specialized construction techniques like horizontal directional drilling. The project's funding source and comprehensive evaluation criteria indicate a robust, competitive procurement process designed to select a highly qualified contractor with demonstrated technical expertise and competitive pricing.