2026 Waterline On-Call Services IDIQ

The 2026 Waterline On-Call Services IDIQ, solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1167, is a contract issued by the City of Austin's Austin Water department to provide emergency response and complex planned work on potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. The scope focuses on high-complexity tasks that exceed the capacity of city crews, specifically involving assets 24 inches or larger, concrete steel cylinder pipe, and challenging constructability issues such as very deep trenches. Services include emergency repairs for leaks and line breaks, condition assessment and replacement of valves and manways, and as-needed operation and maintenance support. This IDIQ replaces a previous contract expiring in 2026 and utilizes a unit-price structure where work is issued via specific Work Assignments. The contract features an initial twelve-month term with two optional twelve-month extensions and a potential 120-day hold-over period. Bidders are evaluated based on price, safety records, resource availability, and a mandatory MBE/WBE Compliance Plan. Key requirements include adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, prevailing wage rates, and the provision of performance and payment bonds. Administrative terms specify that the City will make payments within 30 calendar days of an approved application, while the contractor must ensure subcontractors are paid within 10 calendar days of receiving payment from the City. Technical compliance is managed through rigorous inspection and testing, including daily HMA mixture testing and specific ASTM standards for steel and iron castings.