RFB No. 6190 Citywide Large-Size Water Line Cathodic Protection System (IDIQ) Re-Bid, Project 23064

 1. This Project is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction contract to complete cathodic protection improvements and possibly internal remote inspections of existing large diameter water lines at various locations around the City. The work will be issued in individual work orders called “Delivery Orders” that provide specific scope and requirements, in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. 2. In addition to the requirement of the General Conditions and technical specification related street repair resulting from utility repair or installation or other related activities that require the removal and replacement of street pavement, work under this contract will also conform to the City’s updated Street Cut Policy as contained in Corpus Christi Municipal Code Sections 49-46-4, “Duties of persons making excavations or creating obstructions;” 49-47-1, “Excavation in new or streets in good condition;” 49-47-2, “Variance / exemptions;” and, 49-47-3,”Exceptions for driveways, irrigation, sprinkler and residential purposes.”a. Referenced sections are inspirated into this contract by reference as if copied verbatim and may be accessed and downloaded at: Chapter 49 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS | Code of Ordinances | Corpus Christi, TX | Municode Library 3. The City intends to award this contract for an initial one-year (365 calendar day)period, with the option to administratively renew for two (2) additional one-year (365 calendar day) periods. The City’s Department of Engineering Services will determine whether to exercise an option to renew based on the Contractor’s successful performance of the work on all Delivery Orders, the recommendation of the City’s Design Engineer, Construction Management & Inspection Team, approval by the City’s Director of Engineering Services, and the concurrence of the Contractor. The contract allows for a City-approved economic adjustment to apply to a renewal period, based upon published cost-of-construction indices acceptable to the City. 4. The scope of work for each Delivery Order will vary, and may include, but is not limited, to the following. a) Temporary traffic control (TCP), including TCP plans signed and sealed by Contractor’s Professional Engineer registered in Texas. Contractor is responsible for obtaining TCP approvals from TxDOT and City. Contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, adjusting and removing all required TCP signs, barricades, devices, flagmen, etc.b) SWPPP/permit compliance,c) Temporary surface and groundwater control measures, including dewatering systems,d) Trench safety systems for excavation of existing water lines,e) Cathodic protection test stations, including testing and commissioning,f) Installation of external bond clips at existing pipe jointsg) Impressed current cathodic protection system, including rectifiers, deep anode well, testing and commissioning, O&M manuals, and training of City staff,h) Contractor will be required to provide field support to assist the City’s Engineer in performing various types of tests and inspections of existing water lines. Field support will include all materials, equipment, labor, and services necessary to assist the Engineer and will include, but is not limited to, excavation, installation of cadweld wires to pipe, restoration of pipe coatings, backfill/restoration, pumping water from manholes, providing confined space entry support, temporary traffic control, etc.,i) Installation of access manways or tapping sleeves and valves, and associated appurtenances, necessary for internal remote inspection of existing water lines,j) Perform internal remote inspections of existing water lines by specialty inspection subcontractors, provide support to these specialty inspection subcontractors and provide inspection reports, data, videos, etc.k) Site restoration which may include, but is not limited to, HMAC and concrete pavement removal and restoration, concrete sidewalk and driveway removal and restoration, ditch and site regrading, hydromulch and SOD site restoration, etc.