Waterline Replacement

The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) is seeking a Water Pipeline Contractor "C" for a comprehensive waterline replacement project designated as WC-1097. The procurement involves replacing waterlines at two specific locations: from Muzny Lane to Prairie Ridge Road between SE 85th and SE 87th Streets, and between SW 91st and SW 92nd Streets from Blackwelder Avenue to McKinley Avenue. Qualified contractors must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Utilities Department, with sealed bids due on May 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Office of the City Clerk. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive bid package including an Anti/Non-Collusion Affidavit, Business Relationship Affidavit, and Bid Security equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The project has a specified contract completion timeline of 150 calendar days and requires technical compliance with specific infrastructure specifications, including approved manufacturers for PVC pipes, copper tubing, fire hydrants, and valves.

The procurement emphasizes the Small, Local and Minority Business Utilization Program, requiring contractors to submit a subcontracting plan within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must be classified as Water Pipeline Contractor "C" and will be subject to a maintenance bond requirement of 100% of the contract amount for two years post-completion. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the waterline replacement suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project covers multiple jurisdictions within Oklahoma County and Oklahoma City, indicating a substantial municipal infrastructure improvement initiative. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in water infrastructure replacement, compliance with local specifications, and the ability to execute a complex public works project within the prescribed timeline and technical requirements.