Windsong Trail Waterline Improvements

Travis County Water Control & Improvement District No. 10 is soliciting bids for construction of 8-inch and 12-inch waterlines along Caravan Circle and Windsong Trail in Austin, Texas, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The scope includes excavation, pipe installation, valves, fire hydrants, landscaping, and related appurtenances. Work involves 1,710 linear feet of 8-inch pipe, 911 linear feet of 12-inch pipe, 291 cubic yards of street excavation, and single-unit items including wet connections and service reconnections.

The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 days and final completion within 210 days from contract commencement. The contract incorporates City of Austin standard specifications and design standards for earthwork, concrete, pipe, and environmental enhancement.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the proposed contract price and comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 prevailing wage requirements. Performance and payment bonds are required under Texas Government Code Chapter 2253. Progress payments are made at 95 percent of completed work value after retainage; retainage reduces to zero once 50 percent of work is complete to Owner and Engineer satisfaction. Liquidated damages are assessed at $800 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion on schedule and $500 per day thereafter until final completion.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the district offices, 5324 Bee Cave Road, Austin. Questions must be submitted through the Civcast procurement website with responses provided through July 30, 2026. Bids remain valid for 60 days following opening. The Owner reserves the right to award based on best value rather than lowest price, reject any or all bids, and waive formalities.