26-09 Ground Storage Tank Valve Replacement Project

The City of Cleburne, Texas is soliciting sealed bids for the Ground Storage Tank Valve Replacement Project under solicitation number 26-09, with bids due by 1:30 p.m. CST on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the City Secretary’s office located at 10 N. Robinson Street. The project has an estimated contract value of $50,000.00, awarded as a single lump sum bid item for Station #14, and is subject to a trade-off evaluation process where cost accounts for 50% of the scoring, with the remaining 50% based on the bidder’s similar municipal project experience, references, and prior work history with the City. Performance must begin within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 210 calendar days, with materials delivered FOB at the CLA-VAL facility in Costa Mesa, California, and work performed at the job site in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. Contractors are required to comply with strict packaging and marking standards, including preserving materials in original factory packaging, properly labeling all products with manufacturer information, and storing paint and adhesive anchor systems under controlled environmental conditions. All work must meet referenced technical standards such as ASTM E488, ASTM E1512, AC308, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, UL 263, and SSPC PA 3, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the City’s Engineer or designated representative at the project site based on compliance with these criteria. Special requirements include mandatory insurance coverage of $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability, statutory workers’ compensation, and $1 million automobile liability, all documented via ACORD forms; adherence to Texas laws regarding non-boycotts of Israel, firearm industry businesses, and energy companies; and the submission of surety bonds or bank letters of credit before work commences. Contractors must also secure all permits, notify authorities via DIG-TESS before excavation, maintain sanitary facilities on site, and avoid any disruption to existing systems without prior written authorization. Proposals must be submitted in triplicate bound volumes and one electronically generated PDF file, with no email or fax submissions permitted, and all updates must be monitored through the CivCast USA portal. Offerors must self-certify their business size and socioeconomic status, affirm they are not debarred, and certify compliance with child support obligations, with false certifications leading to