Waterlines Ahead of Bond Paving

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking construction services for waterlines work ahead of bond paving through a competitive sealed proposals procurement method. The Request for Proposals (RFP) 25-18738-TF solicits qualified contractors to complete waterline infrastructure improvements, with proposals due on March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-proposal teleconference is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM to provide additional project details. The evaluation process will utilize a maximum point value of 100 points, with 60 points allocated to price, 30 points to contractor qualifications, and 10 points to construction time. Contractors must submit a proposal security of at least 5% of the total proposal amount and will be expected to substantially complete construction within 130 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City Council is anticipated to review proposals on April 22, 2025, with a Notice to Proceed to be issued 30 days following contract award.

The procurement encourages utilization of local business resources and requires compliance with prevailing wage rates. Performance and payment bonds will be mandatory if the contract price exceeds specified thresholds. The estimated construction phase budget is $950,000.00, with the City evaluating proposals based on best value considerations rather than price alone. The project allows for potential contract negotiations with the top-ranked offeror. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the competitive process appears open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate the necessary technical expertise and financial capabilities to successfully complete the waterline infrastructure project in Lubbock.