Demolition and site work for a civil project in New Braunfels, Texas. Completed plans call for the demolition of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

New Braunfels Utilities ("NBU") invites the submittal of responses to this Request for Proposals ("RFP") from qualified firms interested in providing construction services in connection with the construction of the McKenzie Interceptor Upgrade (the "Project"). The Project has been designed by Freese and Nichols, Inc. The Project is anticipated to include some or all of the following items within its scope: (i) construction of approximately 36,000 linear feet ("LF") of 36-inch gravity main by open cut construction, (ii) approximately 900 LF of 36-inch gravity main by trenchless methods, (iii) construction of approximately 500 LF of 21-inch gravity main by open cut construction, (iv) abandonment and grout fill of existing sanitary sewer mains and force mains and associated manholes, (v) connections to the NBU sanitary sewer system, (vi) sewer bypass pumping for construction, (vii) demolition of the Heatherfield Lift Station, (viii) clearing and grubbing, (ix) traffic control, (x) storm water pollution prevention, (xi) site restoration, and (xii) all other appurtenances necessary to complete the Project. Responses are solicited for this service in accordance with the terms, conditions, and instructions set forth in this RFP. Location : The Project will start at Alligator Creek on the west side of IH-35 and will end at Avery Parkway located near the intersection of Wood Drake Lane and Avery Parkway in New Braunfels, Texas. Project Duration : NBU has established a target commencement date for construction activities of the Project as February 10, 2025. The projected completion date is estimated to be five hundred and twenty (520) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date. NBU reserves the right to phase the construction of the Project or modify the schedule as needed and determined by the NBU Board or staff due to modifications in scope. Question Deadline 10/16/2024 at 4:00 PM CT Questions regarding this RFP or the services requested must be sent to the Purchasing Manager at purchasing@nbutexas.com. Project Budget: The estimated maximum construction budget is approximately $47,600,000. This amount includes all incidental and contingent expenses associated with the construction of the Project. Bid Bond Required: Each proposal must be accompanied by an approved Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the proposal cost, payable to NBU without recourse, as a guarantee respondent will enter into a contract at the stated price. The successful respondent must execute 100% performance and payment bonds on the forms provided, within ten (10) days after the contract has been awarded. The Bid Bond accompanying the proposal of the apparent successful respondent will be retained until the contract is awarded and successful respondent executes the contract and furnishes the required bonds and insurance, after which the Bid Bond will be returned to the respondent. All other Bid Bonds will be returned after proposal evaluations, ranking, and award. Pre- bid notes: It is highly recommended that all parties interested in submitting a proposal for this project be present. This item shall consist of labor, equipment and/or materials for excavating, bedding, backfilling, compacting, testing, grading and other appurtenant work, prescribed under this item and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 213 of the Texas Administrative Code as it related to work over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, and New Braunfels Water and Wastewater Design Criteria Manual. This item shall include any pumping, bailing, drainage and Item No. 121, "Trench Safety Systems" for trench walls, when indicated or applicable. Unless otherwise provided, this item shall consist of the removal and disposition of trees, stumps and other obstructions, old structures or portions thereof such as house foundations, old sewers, masonry or concrete walls, the plugging of the ends of abandoned piped utilities cut and left in place and the restoration of existing utilities damaged in the process of excavation, cutting and restoration of pavement and base courses, the furnishing and placing of select bedding, backfilling and cement or lime stabilized backfill, the hauling and disposition of surplus materials, bridging of trenches and other provisions for maintenance of traffic or access as indicated. This item shall govern the following: A. Designing, furnishing, and installing a Trench Safety System for trench excavation; B. Dewatering the area as specified on the Drawings and/or required; and C. Maintenance and removal of the trench safety systems as determined by Contractor's Trench Safety Engineer and/or Contractor's Competent Person(s). This Item also includes special clearing, excavation and backfilling for safety systems. At a minimum, this work shall conform to United States Department of Labor Rules 29 CFR, Part 1926 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Competent Person(s) shall be on the project whenever workers are in an excavation trench. If special shoring requirements are needed based upon the conditions of the project, they shall be submitted to the Owner for review. Provide labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to construct manholes and cleanouts complete with covers, fittings, and other appurtenances, in accordance with the details and/or called out in the Drawings. Polymer Concrete Manholes are required for all wastewater mains 18 inches and larger. This item shall govern construction of manholes complete in place for lines smaller than 18- inches, lines 18-inches and greater in diameter shall utilize polymer concrete manholes, covered under Item No. 303. This item shall also govern the materials used therein, including excavation, installation, backfilling and surface restoration. It shall also include furnishing and installing rings, covers, coatings, and appurtenances, as well as any incidental work including pumping and drainage necessary to complete the work. Wastewater manholes shall be 'acceptance tested' by the Contractor. Items contained in the SPL cannot be substituted for items shown on the Drawings, or called for in the specifications, or specified in the Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract, unless approved by the Engineer or designated representative. The Standard Product List current at the time of plan approval will govern. This item shall govern the removal and replacement of surfacing, furnishing of materials, adjusting and/or repositioning existing structures, valve boxes, pull boxes, survey monument boxes and water meters in accordance with these specifications to the locations or elevations indicated on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer or designated representative. This item shall also govern any pumping, bailing and drainage required to complete the Work and Standard Specification Item No. 121, "Trench Safety Systems" for trench walls when indicated on the Drawings. This item shall govern furnishing and installation of frames, grates, rings and covers for portland cement concrete manholes and other structures indicated on the Drawings. Rings and covers for polymer concrete manholes and structures shall meet the requirements of Item No. 303 "Polymer Concrete Manholes." A. This item shall govern the construction, labor, materials, equipment and associated appurtenances for cleaning sanitary sewer mains in preparation for rehabilitation. Cleaning shall remove debris and foreign materials from the mains and manholes in preparation for television inspection of sewer mains B. Provide all television equipment, technical assistance, labor, tools and associated incidentals and appurtenances required to internally inspect the existing sewer mains and new sewer mains shown on the Drawings. Verify the mains are properly cleaned in preparation of inspection and/or rehabilitation. Locate service laterals and identify pipeline segments that require repair prior to the slip lining, pipe bursting or CIPP installation. The internal TV inspection shall also document the post rehabilitation status of the pipe for comparison and total acceptance of Work done. The video must show an inclinometer and the slope of the pipe. After cleaning, visually inspect the main sections by means of a closed-circuit television. Inspect one line section between manholes at a time, during which the sewer flow in that line section is properly controlled according to the flow control requirements of this Section. C. Provide control of sewer flow in conjunction with cleaning of sewer mains, and installation of replacement lines. Sewer flow diversion shall not cause surcharging or damage to public or private property. The sewer flow shall be plugged at an upstream manhole for the section of sewer line that is to be rehabilitated (by sliplining, cured in place pipe, or pipe bursting, etc.), for both installation and televised post installation inspection. Provide notification to property owners and tenants on flow control lines a minimum of 48 hours prior to institution of flow control measures. This item shall govern the construction, labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to furnish and install centrifugally cast or filament wound fiberglass reinforced polymer mortar pipe and fittings in the diameters indicated. Trenching, backfilling, and pipe embedment must be in accordance with Item No. 120 "Utility Trenching and Backfill". Placement and classification of concrete must be in accordance with TxDOT Standard Specifications Item No. 420 "Concrete Substructures". This item shall govern the construction, labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to implement a temporary bypass pumping system for the purpose of diverting existing sewer flows around the work area regardless of number of locations, set-ups, length and duration, and shall be for the duration of the Project. This item shall consist of furnishing and installing all pipe and/or materials for constructing water mains, force mains, sanitary sewers, laterals, stubs, and service connections including all applicable Work such as jointing, prescribed under this item in accordance with the provisions of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Ordinance, when applicable, and New Braunfels Utilities Design Criteria Manual. The pipe shall be of the sizes, types, class and dimensions indicated or as designated by the Engineer/Architect (E/A) and shall include all joints or connections to new or existing mains, pipes, sewers, manholes, etc., as may be required to complete the Work in accordance with specifications and published standard practices of the trade associations for the material specified and to the lines and grades indicated on the plans. This item shall include any pumping, bailing, drainage and Item No. 121, "Trench Safety Systems" for trench walls, when indicated or applicable. Trenching and back fill shall be covered under Item No. 120, "Utility Trenching and Backfill." Acceptance testing shall be covered under Item No. 515, "Testing and Acceptance."