Precast Concrete Manholes

The City of Austin Electric Utility (dba Austin Energy) is requesting bids on precast concrete manholes for underground transmission, distribution, and communication systems under IFB 1100 AGM1007, with bids due July 28, 2026. A Small Business Preference Program applies, recognizing Small Business Primes holding SBA-compliant certifications for full preference and Small Business Subs partnering with certified small business subcontractors at 5% or greater of contract value for partial preference.

The scope spans 15 line items across multiple manhole configurations including 6' × 6' and 12' × 12' units, 6' × 8' × 5' cable vaults, center sections, and grade concrete rings in 36-inch and 48-inch diameters, designed for burial depths of three feet (36-inch access openings) or five feet (48-inch access openings). All manholes must conform to ASTM A-615, ASTM C-478, ASTM C-858, AASHTO HS-20 loading, and ACI 318 with minimum 4,000 psi compressive strength at 28 days. The contractor must provide certified engineering data stamped by a registered professional engineer prior to manufacturing, deliver orders within seven calendar days of placement, and designate a single point of contact skilled in precast concrete manhole handling.

The contract term is 24 months with three optional 12-month extensions at the City's sole discretion. Estimated annual quantities range from 4 to 50 units per line item; quantities listed are historical estimates and do not guarantee actual purchases. All pricing must include discounts, handling, and shipping with FOB Destination terms.

Contractors must complete the City of Austin Wage Theft Ordinance Employer Certification confirming no adjudication for wage theft within five years prior to posting or agreement start, and complete mandatory wage theft training within 30 days of award. Required insurance includes Workers Compensation ($1 million per occurrence), Commercial General Liability ($2 million per occurrence), Business Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence), all issued by insurers rated A.M. Best B+VII or better and authorized in Texas.

Invoices must be submitted to Santiago.Reyes@austinenergy.com. Contract Manager Patrick Rogers: 512-480-3043, Patrick.Rogers@austinenergy.com. Procurement Specialist Lorena McBee: 512-978-0873, Lorena.McBee@austintexas.gov.