Central East Austin Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal

CITY OF AUSTIN
CAPITAL DELIVERY SERVICES
PROJECT MANUAL
Contract Documents and Technical Specifications
VOLUME 1 OF 2
Central East Austin Water and
Wastewater Pipeline Renewal
C.I.P. PROJECT NUMBER: 2231.310
SOLICITATION NUMBER: IFB 6100 CLMC1122
CITY OF AUSTIN
Capital Delivery Services
505 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
FEBRUARY 2026
02/19/2026
WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC.
FIRM NO. F-3123
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.

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Document Revision Document
Number Date Name
VOLUME 1
1/12/2026 Table of Contents
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS, & CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
00020 09/21/2023 Invitation for Bids
00100 09/21/2023 Instruction to Bidders
00220 03/30/2018 Geotechnical Data
00300U 09/01/2021 Unit Price Bid Form
04/03/2020 Total Bid Form
00400 10/10/2022 Statement of Bidder's Experience
00405 03/30/2018 Certification of Non-Suspension or Debarment
00410 01/12/2026 Statement of Bidder's Safety Experience
00440 09/01/2025 Prohibited Activities
00500 02/04/2020 Agreement (SAMPLE)
00610 02/04/2020 Performance Bond
00620 02/04/2020 Payment Bond
00630 10/22/2019 Nondiscrimination Certificate
00631 03/30/2018 Title VI Assurances Appendix A
00632 03/30/2018 Title VI Assurances Appendix E
00650 06/08/2018 Certificate of Insurance
00670 01/11/2019 Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
00680 03/30/2018 Non-Use of Asbestos Affidavit (Prior to Construction)
00681 03/30/2018 Non-Use of Asbestos Affidavit (After Construction)
00700 10/03/2025 General Conditions
00810 02/08/2023 Supplemental General Conditions
00830 10/01/2025 Wage Rates and Payroll Reporting
00830HH 01/12/2026 Wage Rates Heavy and Highway
00830WT 10/01/2023 Wage Rates and Payroll Reporting
00840 05/30/2025 Construction Training Program Requirements
00900 05/10/2021 Addendum (SAMPLE)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Division 1 - General Requirements
01010 08/28/2020 Summary of Work
01050 10/19/2015 Grades Lines & Levels
01095 07/21/2003 Reference Standards and Definitions
01096 05/06/2011 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
01200 05/06/2022 Project Meetings
01300 05/06/2022 Submittals
01353 04/29/2020 Construction Equipment Emissions Reduction Plan
01380 04/14/2023 Construction Photography & Videos
01500 05/09/2025 Temporary Facilities
01505 08/12/2019 Construction and Demolition Waste Management
01550 08/09/2012 Public Safety and Convenience
01900 03/12/2012 Prohibition of Asbestos Containing Materials
01900A 06/05/2006 Statement of Non-Inclusion of Asbestos Containing Material (E/A Prior
to Design)
01900B 06/05/2006 Statement of Non-Inclusion of Asbestos Containing Material (E/A After
Design)
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City Standard Technical Specifications
Series 100 - Earthwork
101S 03/25/21 Preparing Right-of-Way
102S 03/25/21 Clearing and Grubbing
104S 09/26/12 Removing Portland Cement Concrete
Series 200 - Subgrade and Base Construction
201S 06/17/21 Subgrade Preparation
210S 02/24/10 Flexible Base
220S 02/24/10 Sprinkling for Dust Control
230S 08/20/07 Rolling (Flat Wheel)
232S 08/20/07 Rolling (Pneumatic Tire)
236S 08/20/07 Proof Rolling
Series 300 - Street Surface Courses
301S 08/20/07 Asphalts, Oils, and Emulsions
302S 09/26/12 Aggregates for Surface Treatments
306S 02/24/10 Prime Coat
307S 02/24/10 Tack Coat
313S 02/24/10 Cleaning and/or Sealing Joints and Cracks (Asphaltic
Concrete)
315S 09/26/12 Milling Asphaltic Concrete Pavement and Non-Portland
Cement Concrete Bases
340S 03/20/24 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement
Series 400 - Concrete Structures and Miscellaneous Concrete
402 09/13/22 Controlled Low Strength Material
403 04/14/25 Concrete for Structures
405 09/13/22 Concrete Admixtures
406S 09/26/12 Reinforcing Steel
409S 11/13/07 Membrane Curing
410S 09/14/21 Concrete Structures
432S 01/04/10 Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalks
470S 03/26/08 Curb Cuts for Sidewalk Ramps and Driveways
485S 11/13/07 Concrete Paver Units for Sidewalk Ramps
Series 500 - Pipe and Appurtenances
503 11/07/22 Frames, Grates, Rings and Covers
504S 02/24/10 Adjusting Structures
505S 02/24/10 Concrete Encasement and Encasement Pipe
506 02/22/21 Manholes
509S 09/26/12 Excavation Safety Systems
510 06/02/25 Pipe
511 03/10/25 Water Valves
513 06/02/25 HDPE Pipe
593S 02/24/10 P.C. Concrete Retards
Series 600 - Environmental Enhancement
602S 06/16/08 Sodding for Erosion Control
604S 06/17/21 Seeding for Erosion Control
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605S 06/21/07 Soil Retention Blanket
610 04/14/25 Preservation of Trees and Other Vegetation
628S 12/31/13 Sediment Containment Dikes
642S 09/01/11 Silt Fence
648S 03/01/22 Mulch Sock
Series 700 - Incidental Construction
700S 09/26/12 Mobilization
703 09/22/88 Fencing for Excavation
Series 800 - Urban Transportation
802S 09/14/21 Project Signs
803S 11/15/11 Barricades, Signs, and Traffic Handling
863S 09/26/12 Reflectorized Pavement Markers
Special Provisions to City Standard Technical Specifications
SP210S 01/11/24 Flexible Base
SP340S 03/12/24 Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement
SP432S 02/12/26 Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalks
SP504S 11/20/25 Adjusting Structures
SP506 08/09/24 Manholes
SP510 04/17/24 Pipe
SP602 04/17/24 Sodding for Erosion Control
SP604 04/17/24 Seeding for Erosion Control
Special Specifications
SS1025 06/20/22 Private Wastewater Lateral Relocation
SS1045 06/20/22 Private Water Service Relocation
SS1540 01/22/13 Bypass Pumping
SS4001 08/28/20 Cleaning and TV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer
SS5101WW 07/12/24 Cured-In-Place Pipe Rehabilitation
SS5601WW 08/28/20 Manhole Rehabilitation
VOL. 2 of 2 08/2019 MBE/WBE Procurement Program Package
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
Section 00020
1. OVERVIEW AND PROJECT INFORMATION
Following is a summary of information for this Project. Bidder is cautioned to refer to other
sections of the Project Manual, Drawings and Addenda (Bid Documents) for further details.
The City of Austin, hereafter called OWNER, is requesting Bids for furnishing all labor,
materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals, and for performing all Work required for
the following:
Project: Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal
Located at: 1900-2120 E 7TH STREET ALLEY WAY, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
2100-2415 E 9TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
2100-2415 E 10TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
2400-2507 BRYAN STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78702
1104-1108 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE, AUSTIN. TX 78702
CIP ID No.: 2231.310
Solicitation No.: IFB 6100 CLMC1122
The Work consists of the replacement of aging water lines, wastewater lines, and curb
ramps in the City of Austin (City) that serve the residential Central East Austin
neighborhood bounded by E 7th Street, Chicon Street, Bryan Street, and Northwestern
Avenue. The Work shall include furnishing all tools, labor, materials, equipment, and
miscellaneous items necessary for the complete construction of approximately 3,028 linear
feet of 8-inch and 12-inch PVC and ductile iron water main by open cut methods, 1,118
linear feet of 8-inch HDPE water main by open cut methods, 2,725 linear feet of 8-inch
wastewater main by open cut methods, 220 linear feet of 6-inch wastewater main by Cured-
in-Place Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation, and 17 curb ramps with associated sidewalk, landscape,
and street improvements.
2. BID DOCUMENTS
Bid Documents are obtained through the City's Vendor Connection website, log on
https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. A
complete set of Bid Documents, including all sections of the Project Manual and Drawings,
are included in the attachments section of each solicitation.
All addenda and answers to Bidders' questions will also be posted in the attachments
section for each solicitation on the City's Vendor Connection website.
3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bids must be submitted electronically via Austin Finance Online eResponse (see eResponse
Instructions).
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Disclaimer: The result of the bid opening does not become final until all bids are verified,
and the bid tab is certified. The pencil bid tab and certified bid tab will be posted in Austin
Finance Online at the following link:
https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitations.cfm
ALL BIDS AND COMPLIANCE PLANS ARE DUE PRIOR TO (Austin time) 2:00 PM ON
APRIL 2, 2026.
BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT (Austin time) 3:00 PM ON APRIL 2, 2026.
ALL BIDS AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME
SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION. The time of
record is the time received in Austin Finance Online.
4. VENDOR REGISTRATION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
To create, edit, or submit an eResponse Bid, you must be logged in to your vendor account as the
primary contact. You are eligible to submit an eResponse Bid after creating a user account and
providing the business information of your organization. All CONTRACTORS must be
registered to do business with OWNER prior to the Contract Award. All Subcontractors must be
registered with the OWNER prior to execution of a contract. Prime Contractors are responsible
for ensuring that their Subcontractors are registered as vendors with the City of Austin.
Registration can be done through the OWNER's on-line Vendor Registration system. Log onto
and follow directions:
https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/afo_content.cfm?s=17.
The City of Austin, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies
all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this
advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity
to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the
grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
5. MBE/WBE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM
All City procurements are subject to the City's Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business
Enterprise Procurement Program found at Chapter 2-9-A of the City Code, as amended. The
Program provides Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs/WBEs) or
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) full opportunity to participate in all City
contracts. Goals for MBE/WBE or DBE participation are stated for each solicitation.
Information on achieving the goals or documenting good faith efforts to achieve the goals
are contained in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program Package or DBE Procurement Program
Package attached to the solicitation. When goals are established, Bidders are required to
complete and return the MBE/WBE or DBE Compliance Plan with their Bid. If a Compliance
Plan is not submitted prior to the date and time set forth in the solicitation, the Bid will not
be accepted for consideration. (See Section 00820 for MBE/WBE requirements on "no goal"
solicitations.)
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6. BID GUARANTY
All Bids shall be accompanied by an acceptable Bid guaranty in an amount of not less than
five percent (5%) of the total Bid, as specified in Section 00100, Instructions to Bidders.
7. BONDS AND INSURANCE
Performance and payment bonds when required shall be executed on forms furnished by
OWNER. Each bond shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
Contract Amount by a solvent corporate surety company authorized to do business in the
State of Texas, and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by OWNER
pursuant to applicable law.
Minimum insurance requirements are specified in Section 00810, Supplemental General
Conditions.
8. WAGE COMPLIANCE
Minimum wage rates have been established and are specified in Section 00830, Wage Rates
and Payroll Reporting.
9. CONTRACT TIME
Contract Time is of the essence and all Work shall be substantially completed within three
hundred and twenty (320) Calendar Working Days after date specified in the Notice to
Proceed, in accordance with the Bid Form, Section 00300.
Final completion shall be achieved within forty-five (45) Calendar Working Days after
substantial completion.
Liquidated damages are one thousand, seven hundred and ninety dollars ($1,790) per
Calendar Day for failure to substantially complete the work and nine hundred dollars ($900)
per Calendar Day for failure to achieve final completion within forty-five (45) Calendar Days
after substantial completion, in accordance with the Bid Form, Section 00300.
10. OWNER'S RIGHTS
OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any minor informality in any
Bid or solicitation procedure (a minor informality is one that does not affect the
competitiveness of the Bid).
11. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on March 3, 2025, 10:00am (Austin
time), via webinar and teleconference. Bidders may participate in the virtual pre-bid
conference by clicking this link: Pre-Response Meeting Link or by calling 512-831-7858
United States, Austin (Toll), Conference ID: 588 146 195 For those calling in, please send
an email to ivan.quinones@austintexas.gov with the subject line IFB 6100 CLMC1122,
indicate in the body of the email your name, the firm you are representing, your contact
information and whether you are a prime firm or subcontractor. Please send this by 5:00
pm on the day of the virtual pre-bid meeting.
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12. ANTI-LOBBYING AND PROCUREMENT
On June 14, 2018, the Austin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20180614-056 replacing
Chapter 2.7, Article 6 of the City Code relating to Anti-Lobbying and Procurement. The
policy defined in this Code applies to Solicitations for goods and/or services requiring City
Council approval under City Charter Article VII, Section 15 (Purchase Procedures). The City
requires Offerors submitting Offers on this Solicitation to certify that the Offeror has not in
any way directly or indirectly had communication restricted in the ordinance section 2-7-104
during the No-Lobbying Period as defined in the Ordinance. The text of the City Ordinance is
posted on the Internet at:
https://assets.austintexas.gov/purchase/downloads/New_ALO_Ordinance_No_20180614-
056.pdf
13. AUTHORIZED CONTACT PERSONS
The persons listed below may be contacted for information regarding the Invitation for Bid.
PROJECT MANAGER: Kirby Haywood, P.E. , 512-974-7030, kirby.haywood@austintexas.gov
CAPITAL CONTRACTING CONTACT: Ivan Quinones, phone 512-974-7207 email
ivan.quinones@austintexas.gov
SMALL & MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Johnathan Williams,
phone (512) 974-1295, email johnathan.williams2@austintexas.gov
END
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Section 00100
1. PREPARATION OF BID
1.1 Bid Documents. Each Bidder must prepare its Bid on forms furnished by OWNER or
as otherwise specified or permitted. Blank spaces for each item in Bid form must be filled.
Bidder must submit a price for each item in Bid. In case of conflict between unit prices and
extensions, unit prices shall govern. The Bid must be executed in the complete and correct
legal name of individual, partnership, firm, corporation or other legal entity constituting the
Bidder.
1.2 Vendor Registration. To create, edit, or submit an eResponse Bid, you must be
logged in to your vendor account as the primary contact. You are eligible to submit an
eResponse Bid after creating a user account and providing the business information of your
organization. All CONTRACTORS must be registered to do business with OWNER prior to
Contract Award. All Subcontractors must be registered with the OWNER prior to execution
of a contract. Prime Contractors are responsible for ensuring that their Subcontractors
are registered as vendors with the City of Austin. Registration can be done through the
OWNER's on-line Vendor Registration system. Log onto
https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/afo_content.cfm?s=17 and follow the directions.
1.3 Pre-Bid Conference. Unless otherwise notified, Bidders must attend the Pre-Bid
Conference to ensure their understanding of OWNER's bidding and contracting
requirements, particularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements.
1.4 Sales Tax Exemption. The Owner is a tax-exempt organization as defined by Chapter
11 of the Property Tax Code of Texas. Bid prices shall not include sales tax on materials,
supplies, or equipment that are incorporated into the real property interest of the OWNER
or are otherwise completely used and consumed in the performance of the Contract. OWNER
will furnish CONTRACTOR with a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate to be issued to Suppliers in
lieu of the tax.
1.5 Minimum Wages. Workers on Project shall be paid not less than wage rates, including
fringe benefits, as published by the Department of Labor (DOL) for Building Construction and
Heavy and Highway Trades "AS APPLICABLE" and/or the minimum wage required by City of
Austin Ordinance No. 20160324-015, whichever is higher. The Total Minimum Wage required
can be met using any combination of cash and non-cash qualified fringe benefits provided the
cash component meets or exceeds the minimum wage required.
1.6 Addenda. Bidder shall be knowledgeable of all Addenda issued and shall
acknowledge all Addenda in spaces provided on Bid form. Further information regarding the
Bid documents and the Project may be obtained from the Project Manager listed at the end
of Section 00020, Invitation for Bids.
1.7 Required Items. Bids must include all specified items in this section and be
submitted in accordance with paragraph No. 7 below. Any additional requirement to the bid
submittal is specified in Section 00820. Any corrections to a Bid shall be initialed by the
person signing the Bid.
1.8 Professional Services. Bidders must secure any required professional services
that are defined as professional services under the Professional Services Procurement Act,
Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code (for example: registered professional land
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