Speegleville Rd. Utility Improvements

The Speegleville Road Utility Improvements project for the City of Waco involves installing approximately 1,950 linear feet of 24-inch PVC waterline, crossing the Middle Bosque River via horizontal directional drilling with 42-inch HDPE casing, along with 30-inch HDPE waterline piping. The scope also includes roughly 1,530 linear feet of 18-inch wastewater line, manholes, a 1,600-foot HDD crossing with 16-inch HDPE force main, temporary bypass systems, abandonment of existing lines, surface restoration, and road repairs, all in accordance with detailed drawings and specifications. Bids are restricted to prequalified general contractors who must submit a comprehensive prequalification application, including details on key personnel, safety programs, bonding capacity, and experience, along with prequalified HDD subcontractors; bids lacking such subcontractor prequalification will be deemed non-responsive. The project is estimated between three and five million dollars, with a performance period of 360 days from Notice to Proceed, and final completion within 390 days, emphasizing timely delivery and adherence to technical and safety standards. The contract incorporates a broad set of requirements, including City of Waco general terms, EJCDC standard forms, and specific supplemental conditions, with no federal FAR clauses explicitly referenced. It mandates performance and payment bonds from approved sureties, insurance coverage as specified, and compliance with Texas laws on workers’ compensation, wage rates, and sales tax. The award will be based on either the lowest responsible bid or the best value, considering price, reputation, quality, past relationships, and long-term costs, with no explicit weighting assigned. Proposal submissions are due by September 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via the Bonfire portal or physical delivery, including all required forms such as non-collusion affidavits, conflict of interest disclosures, and MWBE/HUB certifications. The work must be substantially completed within 360 days of the Notice to Proceed, with final acceptance at the project site, subject to inspection and compliance with project drawings and specifications. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to prequalification, safety, bonding, and statutory certifications, with the City reserving rights to waive minor deviations, reject bids, or extend deadlines as deemed in its best interest.