Wilson Creek Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation

The City of McKinney, Texas is seeking sealed bids for the Wilson Creek Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation project (Project No. WW2550), a construction improvement procurement located in Collin County. The scope of work encompasses full-depth manhole replacement, slip-line manhole rehabilitation, dowel manhole rehabilitation, and replacement of manhole tops and frames with pressure-rated components to adjust manhole heights and raise rim elevations along the Wilson Creek interceptor system. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience performing similar work and submit comprehensive qualification documentation including detailed information on completed and incomplete projects, financial references, and evidence of written construction safety programs compliant with OSHA requirements and the Texas Local Government Code Section 252.0435. The bid submission deadline is 2:00 p.m. on May 7, 2026, with submissions accepted electronically via the City's Bonfire procurement portal or in-person at McKinney City Hall; a non-mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026, via Webex, and bid opening will occur immediately following the closing time and be broadcasted via Webex. Contractors must submit bid security equal to five percent of the total proposal amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, with the maintenance bond extending for two calendar years following project acceptance.

Out-of-state contractors must comply with Texas Government Code Section 2252.002 regarding underbidding requirements relative to resident bidders, and contractors are limited to subcontracting no more than 30 percent of labor costs while complying with prevailing wage requirements established by the City of McKinney and applicable federal regulations. The contract incorporates the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Fifth Edition (2023) Public Works Construction Standards as the governing specification document, and the successful contractor must begin work within ten calendar days of receiving a written Notice to Proceed and substantially complete all work within 180 consecutive calendar days. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Business Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Builder's Risk Insurance equal to 100 percent of completed project value. Retainage will be withheld from progress payments at ten percent for contracts between $25,000 and $400,000, with final payment due within thirty calendar days of written Notice of Acceptance. The Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for this project is $515,000, with the final contract amount to be determined by the sealed bid process and subject to adjustment by change order.