HICKORY TREE ROAD DWU-WATER LINE RELOCATION

The City of Balch Springs, Texas, has issued solicitation RFP 2026-00-04 for the Hickory Tree Road DWU-Water Line Relocation project. This stipulated price contract is a critical component of a larger road improvement expansion project involving the conversion of a one-mile stretch of roadway into a three-lane concrete road with sidewalks, curb and gutter, and intersection improvements. The specific scope of work involves the relocation of a Dallas Water Utilities water supply line, including the removal of 83 linear feet of 24-inch bar-wrapped concrete cylinder water pipe. The contractor will be responsible for installing restrained joints, fittings, air and blow-off valves, and managing all tie-ins, trench safety, and traffic control in accordance with Dallas Water Utilities Standards and Specifications. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2028. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act, focusing on the demonstrated competence and qualifications of the respondent. The selection process involves a points-based evaluation by a committee from Public Services, Business and Capital, Engineering, and the City Manager's Office, with potential interviews for short-listed firms. Bidders must provide a bid bond of five percent of the bid and are required to furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds upon award. The contract incorporates EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions and requires compliance with various federal and state regulations, including Executive Order 11246 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Payment is subject to an engineer's review of applications for payment to ensure work has been earned.