South Temple Waterline Improvements Line A-1

The City of Temple, Texas is seeking bids for the South Temple Waterline Improvements Line A-1 project, a municipal infrastructure procurement located in Bell County. The contract involves constructing approximately 7,800 linear feet of 36-inch diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) waterline, with comprehensive site preparation and associated infrastructure components. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including a Bidder Information Form, Pricing Sheets, Bid Bond, Bond Requirement Affidavit, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The project timeline includes a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference on August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions due by September 11, 2025, and final bids due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Contractors are required to submit a 5% bid bond and will need to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price, with an anticipated contract award in October 2025 and a contract duration of 270 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. The project will be procured as a unit price contract, with payment based on actual quantities of work performed and materials furnished at specified unit prices. The engineer's estimated project cost is $5,400,000, indicating a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Bidders can submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire online bidding portal or via hard copy to the City of Temple Purchasing Department. The project requires technical compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and includes comprehensive requirements for site preparation, stormwater pollution prevention, traffic control, record drawings, pre- and post-construction video documentation, and erosion control measures. Contractors will need to demonstrate financial responsibility, technical expertise in municipal waterline construction, and the ability to meet stringent engineering and safety standards.