BPUB NORTH REGIONAL FORCE MAIN PHASE 1

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Apr 28, 2026
Due:	May 20, 2026
Agency:	Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No:	B028-26
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

Brownsville North Regional Force Main Phase 1

BROWNSVILLE, TX

TBPELS Engineering Firm #312

TEL (956) 303-0110

1075 Paredes Line Road, Suite B

Brownsville, TX 78521

AVO: 47277.001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - CONTRACT SPECIFICATION

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LEGAL NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID...........................................................................................1

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ..............................................................................................................3

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................4

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

BID FORM .......................................................................................................................................19

BID SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................20

BID BOND .......................................................................................................................................25

CONTRACTOR’S PRE-BID DISCLOSURE STATEMENT .......................................................................27

SUB-CONTRACTOR’S PRE-BID DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ...............................................................30

REQUIRED FORMS ...........................................................................................................................32

CONTRACT / SAMPLE FORMS

NOTICE OF AWARD .........................................................................................................................41

ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE ................................................................................................................42

NOTICE TO PROCEED.......................................................................................................................43

AGREEMENT ...................................................................................................................................44

PERFORMANCE BOND .....................................................................................................................49

PAYMENT BOND .............................................................................................................................52

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE...........................................................................................................55

GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ...........................................................56

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS .....................................................................................116

PART II - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................139

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Bid No. B028-26

PART II – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

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DIVISION 01

01 10 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK .......................................................................................... 1-6

01 32 00 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION .......................................... 1-8

01 32 33 – CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS ..................................................................... 1-2

01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES ............................................................................ 1-16

01 45 29 – TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES ................................................................. 1-4

01 55 26 – TRAFFIC CONTROL AND REGULATION ......................................................... 1-4

01 57 13 – TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL..................................... 1-6

01 57 23 – TPDES REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 1-4

01 60 00 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 1-8

DIVISION 02

02 21 13 – FIELD SURVEYING ............................................................................................... 1-2

02 80 10 – ABANDONMENT OF SEWERS ............................................................................ 1-8

02 82 13.33 – ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR UTILITIES ................................................. 1-14

DIVISION 31

31 06 20.16 – UTILITY BACKFILL MATERIALS ............................................................... 1-10

31 10 00 – SITE CLEARING – PREPARATION OF SITE ..................................................... 1-2

31 23 00- EARTHWORK, EXCAVATION, FILL, GRADING ............................................... 1-4

31 23 16.16 – EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR MINOR STRUCTURES ................. 1-10

31 23 19 – DEWATERING AND CONTROL OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATER ...... 1-8

31 23 23.13 – EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR UTILITIES ...................................... 1-16

31 41 33 – TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEMS ............................................................................... 1-4

DIVISION 32

32 01 00- PAVEMENT REPAIR AND RESURFACING ........................................................ 1-2

32 11 23 – FLEXIBLE BASE – CRUSHED LIMESTONE ...................................................... 1-2

32 12 13.19- PRIME COAT ....................................................................................................... 1-2

32 12 16.13- HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE ................................................................. 1-6

32 13 13 – CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND FLATWORK ..................................................... 1-6

32 13 73 – CONCRETE PAVEMENT JOINT SEALANTS ..................................................... 1-4

32 17 23 – REFLECTORIZED PAVEMENT MARKINGS ..................................................... 1-6

DIVISION 33

33 05 13 – ADJUSTING MANHOLES, INLETS, AND VALVE BOXES .............................. 1-4

33 05 16 – CONCRETE FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION .................................................. 1-18

33 31 11 – SANITARY SEWER PIPEWORK ........................................................................ 1-16

33 42 41.31– FRAME, GRATES, RINGS, AND COVERS ..................................................... 1-4

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Bid No. B028-26

LEGAL NOTICE

AND

INVITATION TO BID

B028-26

Sealed bids will be received by the PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD of the City of

Brownsville, Texas ("BPUB"), at the PUB Purchasing Department office; 1155 FM 511, Olmito,

Texas 78575 until 2:00 PM, May 20, 2026 for the Project described in the Contract Documents

and Specifications entitled:

BPUB NORTH REGIONAL FORCE MAIN PHASE I

Bids received after this time will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on May 20, 2026 at 2:15PM.

Bidders can request a copy of the bid tabulation by emailing dsolitaire@brownsville-pub.com.

Copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications may be obtained at following

website: https://www.brownsville-pub.com/rfp_status/open/. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting

via conference call (956) 214-6020 will be held on May 12, 2026 at 10:30am.

Each bid, in duplicate, shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked

on the outside of the envelope: “B028-26 BPUB NORTH REGIONAL FORCE MAIN PHASE

I, May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM”. This envelope shall be addressed to Diane Solitaire; Brownsville

Public Utilities Board; Purchasing Department; 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575.

Each bid shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable

for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier's check payable to the order of the

Brownsville Public Utilities Board, City of Brownsville, Texas for a sum not less than five (5%)

percent of the total amount bid. In lieu of a check, a Bid Bond may be submitted in an amount not

less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid with a Corporate Surety licensed to do business

in the State of Texas, conditioned that the BIDDER will pay the BPUB, as mutually agreed to

liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the amount specified in the Bond unless he enters into a

contract in accordance with his bid. BIDDER is required to execute a contract and furnish a

Performance Bond, Payment Bond and a Certificate of Insurance. If the BIDDER fails to execute

the contract and to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates

within ten (10) days from the date on which he is notified that his bid has been accepted, the

amount of his check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the BPUB as mutually agreed to liquidated

damages, and not as a penalty. No bid will be considered if the Bid Security is not submitted.

The BPUB will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal Service or any other

courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing

Office by the given deadline above. No bids will be accepted via facsimile or electronic

transmission.

Brownsville Public Utilities Board

Legal Notice and Invitation to Bid

Bid No. B028-26

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BPUB NORTH REGIONAL FORCE MAIN PHASE 1

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