Waterline Replacements - Belaire Dr. , Bishop Ave. , & St. Lukes Dr.

The City of Richardson, Texas is requesting bids on waterline replacements at three locations — Belaire Drive, Bishop Avenue, and St. Lukes Drive — under Bid 01-27, with electronic bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope encompasses approximately 4,496 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch PVC water mains, installation of water system appurtenances including fire hydrants and water meters, plugging and abandonment of existing mains, removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter, pavement restoration, asphalt milling and overlay, traffic control, stormwater pollution prevention plan maintenance, and daily site cleanup. Belaire Drive requires approximately 1,160 linear feet of 8-inch main; Bishop Avenue requires approximately 1,330 linear feet of 12-inch main; St. Lukes Drive requires approximately 1,881 linear feet of 8-inch main plus 125 linear feet of trenchless construction. The construction timeline is expected to take 300 calendar days. Successful contractors must have completed a minimum of three similar projects within the last five years.

Bidders must submit a certified check, cashier's check equal to five percent of the total bid amount, or an acceptable bid bond. The successful contractor must furnish a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Maintenance Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent of the contract price, within ten days of award notification. A construction contingency of $150,000 is authorized for City use only at $1.00 unit price.

Bid documents were available as of September 17, 2026. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time through the BonFire system. Bid opening is at 3:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informality.