PW ITB - 106066 - Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements, and Relocations Contract 2025

The City of Fort Worth, located in Tarrant County, Texas, is soliciting bids for the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements, and Relocations Contract 2025 (Project No. 106066). This procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform water infrastructure work, specifically extending, replacing, and relocating small-diameter water mains, service lines, and related construction necessary to upgrade existing infrastructure or provide water service to customers and developers. The contract will be awarded through a competitive bidding process, with electronic bids due by 2:00 PM CST on September 18, 2025, via the City's Procurement Portal. Bidders must be prequalified at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening for specific work types, including paving, roadway and pedestrian lighting, and water and sanitary sewer work. The City will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a contract term of one calendar year or until funding expires, and the potential for up to two additional one-year renewals. Prospective bidders may submit questions electronically through the Vendor Discussions section of the Procurement Portal by 2 p.m. on the Monday prior to bid opening.

The City has established goals for minority business and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation under Business Equity Ordinance No. 25165-10-2021 for contracts of $100,000 or greater. Contractors must perform at least 35% of the contract value with their own organization unless otherwise approved by the City. The solicitation includes provisions for MWBE participation, with optional MWBE forms to be submitted at bid time. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bidder's maximum bid price is required, and the successful bidder must provide required insurance within 14 days of award notification. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for up to two additional funded expenditures of $750,000.00 each during potential renewal periods. Funding for the project will come from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund, with the Water Department issuing work orders to the contractor after payment of applicable estimated costs by customers and/or developers. Preference will be given to Texas bidders over nonresident bidders, as required by Texas Government Code Chapter 2252.001.