Annual Requirements Contract

The City of Alexandria is issuing a one‑year Annual Requirements Contract (ARC) to provide comprehensive utility‑related construction services for water distribution, sanitary sewer, natural‑gas distribution, and associated site‑related civil work. The contract will be administered through multiple task‑orders, each ranging from $15 k to $500 k, with a total annual ceiling of $1 million. Bidders must submit a sealed bid (or electronic) by September 22 2026, provide a $50,000 bid bond (or 5 % of bid price), and be able to furnish $1 million performance and payment bonds. The work includes pipe repair/replacement, valve installation, CCTV sewer inspections, pipe‑bursting, trenching, excavation, concrete work, erosion control, and related restoration. The contract includes a 5 % retainage, a $875 per day liquidated‑damages clause, and a one‑year warranty on all completed task‑orders. • Scope covers water, wastewater, natural‑gas, and general site‑related utilities. • Task‑order values $15 k‑$500 k; total annual spend ≤ $1 M. • Requires $50 k bid bond, $1 M performance & payment bonds, and compliance with numerous Louisiana statutes and FEMA provisions. • Work must start within 10 calendar days of each Task Order’s Notice to Proceed and adhere to a 45‑day lien period before retainage release.