PW - 105114-1 - Part 1 - Northside IV Water Transmission Main, Phase 1 C- Segment 1 and Part 2 - Northside III-Phase III- 54-inch Water Transmission Main

The City of Fort Worth is soliciting bids for the construction of two major water transmission projects under solicitation number 26-0219, designated as Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 involves the installation of approximately 7,000 linear feet of 24-inch water pipe, while Part 2 requires the installation of 4,604 linear feet of 54-inch water line, both located within Texas. The project is classified under NAICS code 237110 and is structured as a small business set-aside with a city-mandated 30% small business participation goal, requiring eligible firms to be physically located in Denton, Parker, Wise, Tarrant, or Johnson counties and certified by approved agencies such as NCTRCA, WBCS, DFW BC, the Texas HUB Program, TUP, or TXDOT. The contract is valued at $200,000, with $100,000 allocated to each part, and pricing is based on unit rates multiplied by estimated quantities, with the total bid amount subject to verification at bid opening. Bid submissions must include a completed Bid Form, a surety-issued Bid Bond complying with Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions, a Prequalification Statement, a Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and the Small Business Goal Form, all submitted by the deadline of July 9, 2026. Non-resident bidders must comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2252, which mandates they submit a bid lower than the lowest Texas resident bidder by an amount equivalent to the discount a Texas resident would receive in their home state. The work must be completed within 400 days after contract commencement, with liquidated damages applicable for delays or failure to meet milestones. Specific material standards apply, including ductile iron pipe with restrained joints and concrete AWWA C303 for the 24-inch line, and steel AWWA C200 for the 54-inch line, with cathodic protection using magnesium anodes, auger boring for large casings, exploratory utility excavation, and trench safety compliance. A Post-CCTV inspection is required, and bidders must provide valid insurance certification within 14 days of award. Failure to submit any required documentation, misrepresent material facts, or engage in collusive bidding may result in non-responsiveness or debarment for at least one