SH-6 Utility Relocations - Highpoint Drive Waterline & Old Reliance Waterline

The City of Bryan is seeking a qualified contractor to perform utility relocations for SH‑6, including installation, demolition, and grout‑fill of waterlines at two locations: the Highpoint Drive/Briarcrest Drive intersection and the Old Reliance Road overpass on SH‑6. The scope covers installing new 12‑, 20‑, 24‑ and 36‑inch waterlines and casings, removing existing lines, and completing all related civil works, permitting, testing, and documentation. The estimated construction budget is $700,000 with a target start of 4 January 2027 and a 60‑working‑day completion window (projected finish 26 March 2027). Proposals are due 12 October 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal Zoom meeting is on 1 October 2026, and questions must be submitted by 6 October 2026. The contract award is anticipated 8 December 2026, with performance and payment bonds required. • Locations: Highpoint Drive & Briarcrest Drive; Old Reliance Road overpass on SH‑6 (Bryan, TX) • Scope: Install new waterlines (12‑”, 20‑”, 24‑”, 36‑”); install casings; demolish/remove existing lines; grout‑fill; traffic and erosion control; testing & commissioning • Budget: $700,000 (inclusive of all costs) • Schedule: Bid opens 24 Sept 2026, pre‑bid meeting 1 Oct 2026, questions due 6 Oct 2026, bid deadline 12 Oct 2026, award 8 Dec 2026, start 4 Jan 2027, finish 26 Mar 2027 (≈60 working days) • Requirements: Performance & payment bonds (5 % of bid), insurance, contractor registration score ≥70, compliance with Texas ethics and non‑boycott statutes • Evaluation: 50 % cost, 20 % schedule, 15 % personnel/experience, 10 % reputation, 5 % proximity