Material supply and installation of cfrp liners for internal repair of large water and wastewater pipes

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is soliciting sealed bids for a service contract to establish a comprehensive program for internal repair of large-diameter concrete and metallic water and wastewater pipes using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) technologies throughout North Texas. The procurement is structured as a Best Value Bid (No. 25-219-B) targeting material supply and installation of CFRP liners for pipes ranging from 36" to 144" in diameter. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience, with a requirement of at least 30 completed CFRP installation projects and necessary personnel certifications. The evaluation criteria will be weighted across three key areas: 30 points for methodology and approach, 35 points for prior experience, and 35 points for pricing. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central, with electronic bid submittals due prior to Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central through the ntmwd.bonfirehub.com platform. The initial contract term is 20 months, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year periods, contingent on 90-day termination notice provisions.

The solicitation allows for multiple vendor awards, with potential for a primary and secondary vendor selection. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must provide various certifications, including compliance with Texas laws regarding energy companies and interested parties disclosure. The bid includes significant allowance items, notably $100,000 for site security and $500,000 for diversion and bypass pumping for wastewater pipelines, with a total bid grand total of $600,000. Pricing will be structured per linear foot of pipe lined, with additional line items for extra CFRP layers, work on slopes, increased access point distances, and other project-specific requirements. Bidders will be required to provide detailed pricing for mobilization, surface preparation, joint repairs, CFRP liner installation, and various support services. The comprehensive bid structure allows for granular and flexible project costing, accommodating the complex technical requirements of large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation.