PW - 105107-1- Water and Sanitary Sewer Cast Iron Replacements – Part 1 - 2023 WSM-L

City Project No. 105107-1 is a construction solicitation issued by the City of Fort Worth Water Department for the 2023 WSM-L Water and Sanitary Sewer Cast Iron Replacements - Part 1. The scope of work involves the installation of 1,570 linear feet of 16-inch, 2,970 linear feet of 12-inch, and 5,420 linear feet of 8-inch water lines via open cut, along with 23 linear feet of 16-inch ductile iron water carrier pipe in steel casing. Additionally, the project requires 6,370 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe installation and 15,780 linear feet of 6-foot wide asphalt paving repair. The estimated project cost is between 9 million and 10 million dollars, though some bid summary data indicates a base bid of 175,000 dollars. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a trade-off process that evaluates financial stability, past performance, and compliance with insurance and small business goals. A 30 percent small business participation goal is enforced for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, with a specific 12.9 percent business equity goal for M/WBE participation. Contractors must perform at least 35 percent of the work using their own organization and coordinate with external agencies including TxDOT, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and railroad companies. Technical requirements mandate strict adherence to AWWA, ANSI, and ASTM standards, particularly regarding the polyethylene encasement and marking of ductile iron pipes. All inspections and final acceptance occur at the project site. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by 2:00 P.M. CST on March 5, 2026. Required submissions include a bid bond, conflict of interest affidavit, and prequalification statements.