Stover Creek Force Main - Segment C

The North Texas Municipal Water District is soliciting bids for the construction of Segment C of the Stover Creek Force Main, a 15,320-foot, 48-inch pressurized sanitary sewer pipeline extending from the intersection of CR201 and CR1006 to SH 5 in McKinney, Texas. The project includes tunneling at seven locations, installation of 21 valve assemblies, removal of existing gravity sewer lines, and relocation of waterlines, with all work requiring strict compliance with AWWA, ASTM, and SSPC standards. The contract, identified by solicitation number 26-133-CIP and posted on May 7, 2026, has a response deadline of June 18, 2026, and an estimated range of $21 million to $23 million. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire platform, with no hard copies accepted, and all documents must be in PDF or engineer-approved formats. The contract requires full compliance with project specifications, including detailed submittals such as hydrostatic test reports, quality management plans, shaft monitoring plans, warranties, and bonds, all of which must be provided with precise documentation. Contractor selection will be based on a combination of factors including qualifications, compliance with contract documents, proposed completion timeline, safety practices, equipment management, ability to handle changes, and adherence to HUB/MWBE participation goals, though no formal weighting or scoring system is defined. The contract does not specify a formal type such as firm-fixed-price but includes elements of lump sum with allowances and alternates for materials or methods, subject to engineer approval. Performance begins 30 days after the effective date or upon Notice to Proceed, with the contractor responsible for all inspections, testing, documentation, and site security including a dual-lock gate system and strict prohibitions on weapons, alcohol, and inappropriate conduct. All personnel must be identified with detailed biographies and an organizational chart submitted prior to award, and payment must be processed electronically through the Projectmates system with supporting affidavits and Schedule of Values. Packaging and marking requirements mandate that all pipe be clearly labeled per ASTM D3754 with manufacturer details, batch numbers, and pressure class, while no barcoding, MIL-STD, or federal FAR clause references are included, indicating this is a municipal rather than federal procurement. No specific payment office, accounting codes, COR/COTR assignments, or UEI/CAGE data are provided, and socioeconomic certifications