South Tank Pipe Relining Project

The City of Prescott, Arizona is requesting bids for the South Tank Pipe Relining Project, relining potable water inlet, outlet, and drain pipes with an NSF 61 approved liner, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 15 at 11:00 a.m. at 433 N. Virginia Street, Prescott. Bidders must be properly licensed Arizona A-General Engineering contractors—a primary eligibility filter.

The scope comprises relining approximately 374 linear feet of two 24-inch inlet and outlet pipes and approximately 269 linear feet of two 8-inch drain lines, including valve vault disassembly and reassembly, pipe cleaning, CCTV inspection, and permanent vertical shaft installation. The work must be completed within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with anticipated completion by March 1, 2027.

The contract allowance is $163,000 with a traffic control allowance of $5,000; additional provisional items cover rock excavation, valve replacement, and access road restoration. Bidders must submit a proposal guarantee of at least 10% of total bid price and provide a bid bond from a surety company with an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-VII. Construction insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($3 million general aggregate), business automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and workers' compensation ($1 million employer's liability per accident).

The City anticipates contract award on October 12, 2026, with Notice to Proceed the week of November 1, 2026. Bidders must provide certificates of insurance, evidence of proper licensing, proof of good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission, and verification of non-debarment status prior to work commencement. The pre-bid conference allows optional participation via Microsoft Teams. Bids are submitted through the OpenGov Procurement portal with opening at 2:05 p.m. on October 1. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to cancel the contract with thirty days' written notice.