Phase 1 - Waterleaf wastewater and reclaimed water improvements

The City of Kyle, Texas is requesting bids on Phase 1 Waterleaf wastewater and reclaimed water pipeline improvements under IFB-2026-073, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM through the OpenGov procurement portal. A non-mandatory pre-bid virtual conference is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM, and questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM on August 17, 2026, with responses posted by 5:00 PM on August 19, 2026.

The scope comprises installation of approximately 1,855 linear feet of 30-inch wastewater line via open trench with connection to the existing 48-inch gravity wastewater influent line at the Wastewater Treatment Plant east of the Waterleaf Subdivision, including a 12-foot by 12-foot junction box, an 8-foot by 8-foot junction box, and four 6-foot diameter pre-cast polymer concrete manholes with two drop manholes. The project also includes installation of approximately 1,891 linear feet of 12-inch reclaimed water line via open trench, connecting to the existing 18-inch reclaimed water line, with both systems extending to the Plum Creek Tributary. Work is performed in Kyle, Hays County, Texas.

The project duration is 160 calendar days, with 130 calendar days required for substantial completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $250 per day thereafter. Bid security of 5 percent is required. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value with 5 percent retainage; upon final completion, the contractor receives 100 percent payment less 2 percent of the owner's estimate of remaining punch list items. The Notice of Award will be issued within 90 days of bid opening, and the successful bidder must execute the agreement and furnish required bonds within 10 days. Contractors must comply with Texas Government Code requirements including foreign terrorist organization certification, Israel non-boycott certification, and other conflict-of-interest disclosures.