Table of Contents
Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Exhibits ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Article II. Administrative Information ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Schedule of Events....................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Inquiries: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact ...................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Prohibited Communications ................................................................................................ 6
2.3 General Requirements for Solicitation Response....................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Solicitation Response Format and Deadlines ......................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Alterations, Modifications, Withdrawals ............................................................................. 6
Article III. Evaluation and Award .................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Selection Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Scoring Methodology................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Contract Award & Terms of Contract .......................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Contract Award..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 Terms of Contract ................................................................................................................ 8
3.4 New Vendor Packet...................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Non-Appropriation....................................................................................................................... 8
Article IV. Required Respondent Information.............................................................................................. 9
4.1 Solicitation Response Form ......................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Respondent Information.............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1 Company Profile....................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Demonstration of Experience............................................................................................ 10
4.3 Litigation History ........................................................................................................................ 11
4.4 References.................................................................................................................................. 11
4.5 Deviation or Compliance............................................................................................................ 12
4.5.1 Deviation................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.2 No Deviations ..................................................................................................................... 12
4.6 Cooperative/ Interlocal Purchasing ........................................................................................... 13
4.7 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.............................................................................................. 15
4.9 Subcontractors ........................................................................................................................... 15
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Article V. Proposal ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Article VI. Standard Terms and Special Conditions................................................................................... 16
6.1 Standard Terms and Special Conditions............................................................................... 16
6.1.1 Labor, Materials, and Time .................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2 OSHA Compliance .................................................................................................................. 16
6.1.4 Amendments, Rejections, and or withdrawals ................................................................. 16
6.1.5 Irregularities............................................................................................................................ 17
6.1.6 Evaluation, Offer Period and Contract Award ....................................................................... 17
6.1.7 Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance ............................................................................. 18
6.1.8 Open Records ......................................................................................................................... 18
6.1.9 Contract Responsibility .......................................................................................................... 18
6.1.10 Public Disclosure ................................................................................................................ 18
6.1.11 Remedies................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 Insurance and Bonds.................................................................................................................. 19
6.2.1 Required Insurance Coverages .............................................................................................. 19
6.2.2 Performance and Payment Bond Amounts ...................................................................... 19
6.3 Disclosure of Interested Parties................................................................................................. 20
Article VII. Submission Checklist ................................................................................................................ 20
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Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits
1.1 Executive Summary
The City of Hutto, a home-rule municipality, is requesting a competitive sealed proposal
(CSP) from a qualified vendor for construction of the 30-Inch Cottonwood Water
Transmission Main located in Hutto, TX (the City).
Project includes installation of approximately 6,200 linear feet of 30-inch water main
from the Cottonwood Elevated Storage Tank Project at Bridges at Cross Creek
Boulevard and Carl Stern Drive to the Megasite Water Main on County Road 132. Full
project specifications can be found in the Project Manual.
Each proposal must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the City of Hutto
in an amount of five percent (5%) of RESPONDENT's total Bid amount in the form of a
cashier’s or certified check by a state or national bank or an acceptable Bid Bond issued
by a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the Respondent, if selected, will enter
into a contract.
The City of Hutto will consider proposals from business entities that demonstrate the
ability to complete the Project within the guidelines of this solicitation, following all
applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations and the terms and
conditions contained in Exhibit B. Respondent must execute Exhibit A and complete
other items listed on the Submission Checklist to be considered for award.
1.2 Exhibits
Exhibit A – General Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance
Exhibit B – Definitions, Standard Terms and Conditions
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Article II. Administrative Information
2.1 Schedule of Events
The dates provided represent a tentative schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Hutto reserves the right to modify these dates before the deadline for
submission of Solicitation Responses upon notice being posted on the City website and
its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire.
Schedule of Events
Event
Deadline
Solicitation Issuance
8/3/2026
Pre-Submittal Conference
2:00 PM 8/12/2026
Deadline - Question Submittal
5:00 PM 9/9/2026
Final Addenda Release, if applicable.
Deadline - Proposal Submission 2:00 PM
9/11/2026
9/16/2026
Notice of Intent to Award
9/25/2026
Tentative Award Date
10/15/2026
2.2 Inquiries:
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact
Solicitation documents may be examined or obtained electronically at the City’s
Bid postings website and its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire. All addenda
will be posted on the City’s Vendor Connection website. It is the sole
responsibility of the Respondent to check for Addenda.
Question deadline is 9/9/2026 at 5:00 PM CST. Any question submitted after
this time will not be answered.
Any questions, clarifications, concerns or requests for general information
should be submitted in writing via Bonfire.
Respondents are expected to examine all documents that make up this
solicitation. Respondents shall promptly notify the City of any omission,
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