PW - CPN 103412 - Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-H

The City of Fort Worth, Texas, is soliciting bids for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020 (Project No. CPN 103412), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project located in Tarrant County. The procurement involves two primary units: Unit 1 focuses on water improvements, including installation of 11,686 linear feet of 8" water line, 14 fire hydrants, and 341 1" water service connections; Unit 2 covers sanitary sewer improvements, consisting of 1,346 linear feet of 8" ductile iron pipe with Protecto 401 coating, 2,372 linear feet of 8" sanitary sewer pipe by open cut, and 21 four-foot sanitary sewer manholes. Contractors must be prequalified in specific work types, including water transmission, sewer collection systems, CCTV work, manhole/structure interior lining, and asphalt paving. The bid requires a 5% bid bond and comprehensive documentation, with the contract scheduled to be opened on December 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM CST, following a pre-bid conference on November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a total contract duration of 680 days and liquidated damages of $650 per day for delays beyond the specified completion time.

The project includes a significant small business utilization component, with a mandated 30% small business participation goal for certified businesses located in Denton, Parker, Wise, Tarrant, and Johnson counties. Certification is strictly regulated, requiring businesses to be approved by agencies such as the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, Women's Business Council - Southwest, Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, and Texas Department of Transportation. Prime contractors must provide detailed information about small business subcontractors, including business names, addresses, contact information, service types, NAICS codes, and dollar amounts. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the bid proposal workbook indicates a total bid amount of $250,000, which includes a $150,000 construction allowance for water improvements and a $100,000 construction allowance for sewer improvements. Contractors will be required to submit comprehensive documentation, including vendor compliance statements, prequalification documents, and potential insurance certificates, with strict provisions against unauthorized changes to the certified small business list and potential consequences such as contract breach and debarment for misrepresentation.