PW 2022 Bond Year 3 Contract 18, City Project No. 104324

City Project No. 104324, known as 2022 Bond Year 3 Contract 18, is a public works solicitation issued by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, for comprehensive water, sewer, and paving improvements. The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 6,500 linear feet of 8-inch water pipe and 2,400 linear feet of 8-inch sewer pipe, along with 6,500 square yards of pulverization and asphalt overlay, 7,000 square yards of concrete pavement, 20,000 square feet of concrete sidewalk, and 21,500 square feet of concrete driveway. The project involves work across multiple locations, including Avenue K, Tension Drive, Roselane Street, and Old Handley Road. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Eligibility requires bidders to be prequalified or submit documentation seven days prior to the bid opening, with bidding capacity determined by a factor of ten times the positive net working capital. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Bonfire portal by October 22, 2026, including a Small Business Utilization Form demonstrating a commitment to the City's 30 percent small business goal. Required documentation includes bid bonds, conflict of interest statements, and certifications of compliance with Texas worker's compensation laws and prevailing wage requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds, as well as a valid insurance certificate within 14 days. Performance begins upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, which occurs no earlier than 14 days after the agreement's effective date. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, adhering to strict quality standards for earthwork and structural alignment, and submitting a baseline construction schedule five working days before the preconstruction meeting.