PW - 103382 - Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-I

The City of Fort Worth, located in Tarrant County, Texas, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive water and sanitary sewer infrastructure replacement project (City Project No. 103382), designated as Contract 2020, WSM-I. The procurement involves substantial municipal infrastructure improvements, including the installation of approximately 1,050 linear feet of 24-inch water line, 4,219 linear feet of 12-inch water line, 10,205 linear feet of 8-inch water line, and 3,111 linear feet of 8-inch sewer line. Electronic bids will be received via the Procurement Portal until 2:00 PM CST on December 4th, 2025, with a public bid opening at New City Hall. A pre-bid web conference is scheduled for November 25th, 2025, at 9:00 AM, and bidders are required to indicate their intent to bid through the Procurement Portal. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, considering qualifications and competencies, with certain improvements requiring pre-qualification of contractors or designated subcontractors at the time of bid opening. Bidders must submit all documents electronically through the Bonfire Platform, using specific web browsers and ensuring complete, readable electronic submissions.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total bid amount is approximately $650,000, which includes construction allowances of $150,000 for water improvements, $50,000 for sanitary sewer improvements, and $50,000 for paving improvements. The project encompasses various infrastructure components including water pipes, sewer pipes, manholes, valves, fire hydrants, service connections, and associated paving and restoration work. Bidders must provide unit prices for various line items and complete conflict of interest statements while complying with local government procurement regulations. The technical specifications indicate a comprehensive infrastructure replacement initiative likely funded through municipal bonds, state infrastructure grants, or a combination of local and state funding sources. The project will involve detailed engineering specifications and drawings guiding the construction and installation process for water and sewer line replacements. The City reserves the right to waive irregularities and accept or reject any or all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.