2026 IDIQ Chilled Water Construction In The ROW Reissue

Solicitation Number CLMB348A is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the City of Austin for the 2026 Chilled Water Construction in the Right of Way Reissue. The project aims to expand and maintain Austin Energy’s district energy chilled water system by connecting new customers through the installation of chilled water piping and related infrastructure. The scope of work includes excavation, tunneling, boring, dewatering, and traffic control, as well as the installation of butterfly valves, air elimination assemblies, communications manholes, and fiber optic cabling. The total potential contract value is up to 20 million dollars, subject to further appropriations, with specific work assignments defined by individual statements of scope and drawings. Award of the contract is based on best value, with price accounting for up to 70 points of the evaluation. Other critical evaluation factors include a mandatory pass/fail assessment of MBE/WBE or DBE compliance and a review of the offeror's safety record, including OSHA citations and experience modifier rates. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount and ensure their safety representative has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Training Outreach Program. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Austin Finance Online portal, adhering to strict file naming and size constraints, and must include comprehensive certifications regarding non-debarment, non-discrimination, and the non-use of asbestos.