PW-Sewer Improvements to serve Alpha Ranch Master Infrastructure Sewer, City Project No. 105879

The City of Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking bids for sewer infrastructure improvements serving the Alpha Ranch Master Infrastructure project (City Project No. 105879) in Tarrant County. The procurement involves the installation of approximately 24,191 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe across seven different diameters, ranging from 30-inch to 12-inch pipes. Bidders must be prequalified for water and sanitary sewer work, with mandatory submission of a prequalification application at least seven calendar days before bid opening. Electronic bids are due by 2:00 PM CST on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled at New City Hall. A pre-bid web conference was held on Friday, December 5, 2025, to provide potential bidders an opportunity to ask questions. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration given to technical capabilities, financial strength, and compliance with project specifications. Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the maximum bid price and be prepared to execute all contract documents within 14 days of the Notice of Award.

The City of Fort Worth has established a 30% Small Business goal for this contract, applicable to projects with City participation of $1,000,000 or greater. Eligible small businesses must be certified through recognized agencies such as the North Central Texas Regional Certifying Agency, Women's Business Council Southwest, or Texas HUB Program, and must be located within Tarrant, Denton, Wise, Parker, or Johnson counties. Nonresident bidders must comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2252.002 and provide evidence of authority to conduct business in Texas. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability coverage. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the extensive infrastructure work and the requirement for substantial pipe installation suggest a significant project budget. The contract will be awarded on a developer-awarded basis through the City's Community Facilities Agreement process, with CTMGT Alpha Ranch, LLC identified as the developer partner.