Water & Wastewater System Capital Improvements Plan Phase 1

The City of Farmers Branch, Texas is requesting sealed bids for Water & Wastewater System Capital Improvements Plan Phase 1 (Bid No. 26-31), with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 13000 William Dodson Parkway, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope comprises approximately 2,962 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water line by open cut; 3,400 linear feet of 12-inch water line by open cut; 2,396 linear feet of 8-inch water line by pipe bursting; 2,438 linear feet of 8-inch and 4,366 linear feet of 10-inch SDR 19 IPS sanitary sewer line by pipe bursting; 24 5.0-foot diameter manholes; and approximately 3,812 square yards of 10-inch reinforced concrete pavement, including all necessary appurtenances. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of written notice and substantially complete the work within 180 calendar days from notice to commence.

Bid security is five percent of the bid amount in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond from an approved surety. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds each equal to 100 percent of the total contract price, with the maintenance bond remaining in force for two years from final acceptance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder on the basis of unit prices only, or on the base bid combined with deductible alternates applied in numerical order if necessary to remain within available funds. Unit prices must be shown in both words and figures, with words governing in case of discrepancy.

Questions are due October 22, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., with an addendum deadline of October 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Contractor information must be submitted within 24 hours after bid opening, and the qualified low bidder must electronically file Form 1295 and submit a notarized copy with certificate number within 72 hours of bid opening. Contract award is tentatively scheduled for December 15, 2026. Bid documents are available electronically through Civcast at no charge.