Site work for a water / sewer project in Corpus Christi, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Question Deadline 08/07/2024 at 5:00 PM CT Requests for Clarification from Bidders are due, All inquiries or requests regarding this RFB must be submitted in writing online 1. The project consists of the abandonment and/or removal of approximately 17,300 linear feet of 16- inch CIP and replacement with 16-inch DR18 C900 PVC waterline. The new lines will be constructed along two corridors along Nueces Bay Boulevard and Poth Lane. In addition, a section of new 8" PVC will be constructed along Poth Lane between Up River Road and Interstate 37. Portions of the new lines will be constructed through conventional open trench methods, and some will require either boring or directional drilling for installation. 2. The proposed alignment of the new waterlines is within right-of-way adjacent to some petrochemical plants. As such, there are multiple petrochemical lines that will either run parallel or that are crossed by the new water line. The Contractor shall complete adequate exploratory excavation and cooperation with private utilities to be sure that the lines are protected and not damaged during the construction process. 3. There are large industrial meter connections along the existing lines that will need to be reconnected to the new lines. Water service to these industrial meters shall not be disrupted. The contractor shall prepare a plan for switching the service to the new water main that includes a meeting with the City's representatives and the industrial facility representatives. 4. The project also includes installation of new and reconnection of existing lateral waterlines valves fittings, fire hydrants, other appurtenances, pavement and driveway repair, wastewater line replacement, and miscellaneous items required to complete the project. 5. The project includes proposed sections of boring and horizontal directional drilling crossing private railroad and Right of Way belonging to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), including a crossing near the New Harbor Bridge project. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with TXDOT and railroad owners to obtain permitting and work coordination as needed to complete the project. Bid Bond Requirements: A Bid Bond must guarantee, without qualification or condition, that the Owner will be paid a sum equal to 5 percent (5%) of the greatest amount bid if, within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award of the Contract, the Bidder/Principal. b. Bid Security may be in the form of a Bid Bond or a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or bank draft from a chartered financial institution authorized to operate in the State of Texas. fails to provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds The work is to be substantially completed within 520 days. The City reserves the right to cancel this RFB at any time reject any or all bids submitted in response to this RFB