Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 - Collection System Rehabilitation

The City of Rosenberg, Texas is soliciting sealed bids under Rosenberg Bid Number 2027-06B (TXE-2027-06) for construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 - Collection System Rehabilitation in Fort Bend County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is set for November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, and electronic bids are due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes preconstruction cleaning and televising of about 6,735 linear feet of existing sewer lines, 29 point repairs, and approximately 6,613 linear feet of HDPE and PVC sanitary sewer pipe installed by pipe bursting, static bursting, trenchless, and open-cut methods. Work also covers six new standard manholes, rehabilitation of 179 vertical feet of manholes, pavement replacement, fence removal and replacement, and 785 square yards of St. Augustine landscaping. Water service line connections require copper on the short side and EndoPure PE-4710 in sleeve or approved equal on the long side. Four alternate bid options cover additional footage in various pipe materials and methods. Prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor apply.

The estimated budget is $849,025 with 500 calendar days for completion. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond for bids exceeding $50,000. The successful contractor must furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds, each at 100% of the contract price. The Invitation to Bid permits retainage of up to 10% until final acceptance, while the General Conditions specify five percent retainage on monthly payments. Liquidated damages for delay are $590 per calendar day. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 combined single limit general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate auto liability, and $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate excess/umbrella liability. Saturday work requires 48 hours' prior City approval and an hourly inspector rate of $150.00.

The City will award to the lowest responsible bidder providing the best value and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and award to multiple contractors. Questions are due November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and contractor selection is anticipated December 15, 2026. Kaluza, Inc. Engineering (Job No. FBROSE26-001) prepared the 36-sheet contract drawing set and specifications.