FM 1626 Transmission Main Pipeline REBID

The Work consists of the installation of approximately 1.2 miles (6,300 LF) of 30-inch and 24-inch PVC pipe extending between the City’s FM1626 Pump Station site to the Well 4 Site along TXDOT and City right-of-way. Additionally, the Work includes a 16-inch and 12-inch PVC pipe across Benner Rd. to connect the Well 4 Site to the City’s water distribution system. Work will also include the installation of all necessary valving along the transmission line and several trenchless crossings under roadways.

Project Details

• Department: Water Utilities
• Department Head: Mike Murphy (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-06T22:00:00.000Z

Addenda

• Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-28T21:20:38.458Z) —
  Addendum #1 includes the following updates and addtions:
  1. TxDot Permit 1-5 - copies of permits from TxDot.
  2. AD-02 Drawings - updated project drawing sheets:
     1. Updates pavement repair detail
     2. Updates joint restraint detail
     3. Addition of tee at station 4+53.46
  3. AD-02 Specifications - addition of specifications related to ductile iron alternate bid item.
• Addendum #2 (released 2026-04-29T14:53:45.389Z) —

  Please note there has been extension of offers being due to May 14th, 2026, at 3:00PM.

Evaluation Criteria

• Price (40 pts)
• Contractor's Experience and Qualifications (35 pts)
• Proposed Schedule (25 pts)

Submission Requirements

• Schedule (required) —

  Please describe the anticipated schedule to complete the Scope of Work contained in this RFQ. The City is open to recommendations and negotiation on approach and best practice. The final timeline or schedule will be agreed upon in the final contract.

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  1. That my firm and its principals (collectively “we” or “us”) are not currently suspended or debarred from bidding on any Federal, State, or City of Austin Contracts.
  2. That we have not in any way directly or indirectly: 
     1. colluded, conspired, or agreed with any other person, firm, corporation, Proposer or potential Proposer to the amount of this Proposal or the terms or conditions of this Proposal. 
     2. Paid or agreed to pay any other person, firm, corporation Proposer or potential Proposer any money or anything of value in return for assistance in procuring or attempting to procure a contract or in return for establishing the prices in the attached Proposal or the Proposal of any other Proposer.
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  4. That we have not participated in the evaluation of Proposals or other decision making process for this Solicitation and, if we are awarded a Contract, no individual, agent, representative, consultant, subcontractor, or sub-consultant associated with us, who may have been involved in the evaluation or other decision making process for this Solicitation, will have any direct orindirect financial interest in the Contract, provided that we may have provided relevant product or process information to a consultant in the normal course of its business.
  5. In accordance with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, that we: 
     1. do not have an employment or other business relationship with any local government officer of the City or a family member of that officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income
     2. have not given a local government officer of the City one or more gifts, other than gifts of food, lodging, transportation, or entertainment accepted as a guest, that have an aggregate value of more than $100 in the twelve month period preceding OFFER SHEET OFFER AND CERTIFICATIONS the date the officer becomes aware of the execution of the Contract or that City is considering doing business with the Offeror; and
     3. do not have a family relationship with a local government officer of the City in the third degree of consanguinity or the second degree of affinity.
  6. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2271.002, we verify that we do not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the resulting contract.
  7. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2275, we verify that if we have remote or direct access to communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, the electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, or water treatment facilities as a result of any City contract, that we are not owned by or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of our firm is not held or controlled by:
     1. individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a Governor-designated country; or
     2. a company or other entity, including a governmental entity, that is owned or controlled by citizens of or is directly controlled by the government of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a Governor- designated country; or
     3. headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a Governor-designated country.
  8. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, we verify that, if we have 10 or more full-time employees: (1) we do not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the resulting contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
  9. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2276, we certify that, if we have 10 or more fulltime employees: (1) we do not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. 
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  Reciprocal Preference. In accordance with Texas Government Code Ch. 2252.002 (see below), the City must apply a reciprocal preference to a Nonresident Bidder’s offer, consistent with the applicable preference granted by the state of the Nonresident Bidder’s principal place of business. The City will also apply a reciprocal preference to a Resident Bidder or Nonresident Bidder’s offer, consistent with the applicable preference granted by the state where the majority of the equipment, supplies and/or materials were manufactured.

  Resident bidder. An Offeror whose principal place of business is in Texas, including a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in Texas.

  Nonresident Bidder. An Offeror that is not a Resident Bidder.

  Statute: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2252.htm

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