Large Diameter Concrete Water Pipes Accessories and Emergency Repair Services

The City of Dallas is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a sixty-month Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for large diameter concrete water mains, accessories, and emergency service repairs within Dallas County, Texas. The procurement will establish a pre-qualified vendor pool for water infrastructure services, covering multiple work groups including AWWA water pipe repairs, excavation, concrete water pipe fittings, steel water pipe, emergency leak repairs, and tapping services. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience in similar services and provide five professional references. The City plans to award three proposers for each work group (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary suppliers), with vendor presentations anticipated for March 27th. Proposal evaluations will be based on four primary criteria: experience (35 points), approach (30 points), cost and timeframe (30 points), and local preference (5 points). The proposal submission deadline is November 21, 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence shortly thereafter. All proposers must comply with a mandatory wage floor of $23.06 per hour for employees working on the contract.

The contract includes provisions supporting local economic development, with preference points available for Dallas-based businesses and those employing local residents. Contractors must complete a Team Make-Up and Local Workforce Form, which captures subcontractor information, historical utilization data, and voluntary workforce demographic information. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating coverage including Workers' Compensation ($500,000), Business Automobile Liability ($500,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000). While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the five-year duration and emergency repair focus suggest a potentially significant investment in municipal water infrastructure maintenance. Self-insured contractors may qualify if they maintain a net worth of at least $100 million and limit self-insured retention to 10% of net worth. The procurement emphasizes local economic participation, non-discrimination, and compliance with federal and state regulations, indicating a holistic approach to municipal contracting that extends beyond pure service delivery.