Williamson Creek - Tributary 4 Channel Stabilization

CITY OF AUSTIN
Department of Public Works
PROJECT MANUAL
Contract Documents and Technical Specifications
VOLUME 1 of 2
Williamson Creek Tributary 4 (Turtle Creek)
Channel Stabilization
C.I.P. PROJECT NUMBER: 5848.080
SOLICITATION NUMBER: CLMC1176
CITY OF AUSTIN
Department of Public Works
6800 Burleson Road, Building 312
Austin, Texas 78744
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Document Revision Document
Number Date Name
VOLUME 1
08/17/2026 Table of Contents
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS, & CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
00020 09/21/2023 Invitation for Bids
00100 09/21/2023 Instructions 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 02/28/2023 Supplemental General Conditions
00830 08/17/2026 Wage Rates and Payroll Reporting
00830HH 08/17/2026 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
01352 06/29/2018 Sustainable Construction Requirements
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
Statement of Non-Inclusion of Asbestos Containing Material (E/A Prior to
01900A 06/05/2006
design
Statement of Non-Inclusion of Asbestos Containing Material (E/A After
01900B 06/05/2006
Design
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City Standard Technical Specifications
City of Austin Standard Specifications, Series 00100 through 16000, adopted April 6, 1986, as
amended.
Series 100 - Earthwork
Spec. # Description Adopted
101S Preparing Right-Of-Way 03/25/2021
102S Clearing and Grubbing 03/25/2021
104S Removing Portland Cement Concrete 09/26/12
120S Channel Excavation 09/26/12
130S Borrow 09/26 /12
Series 300 - Street Surface Courses
Spec. # Description Adopted
315S Milling Asphaltic Concrete Pavement and Non-Portland 09/26/12
Cement Concrete Bases
340S Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 03/20/24
Series 400 - Concrete Structures and Misc Concrete
Spec. # Description Adopted
430S P.C. Concrete Curb and Gutter 11/15/11
432S Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalks 1/4/10
Series 500 - Pipe and Appurtenances
Spec. # Description Adopted
501 Jacking or Boring Pipe 3/1/22
504S Adjusting Structures 2/24/10
505S Concrete Encasement and Encasement Pipe 2/24/10
506 Manholes 2/22/21
508S Miscellaneous Structures and Appurtenances 02/24/10
509S Excavation Safety Systems 9/26/12
510 Pipe 6/02/25
591S Riprap for Slope Protection 01/04/16
Series 600 - Environmental Enhancement
Spec. # Description Adopted
602S Sodding for Erosion Control 06/16/08
605S Soil Retention Blanket 6/21/07
608S Planting 9/26/12
609S Native Grassland Seeding and Planting for Restoration 01/04/16
610S Preservation of Trees and Other Vegetation 04/14/25
623S Dry Stack Rock Wall 02/24/10
628S Sediment Containment Dikes 12/31/13
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639S Rock Berm 08/18/10
641S Stabilized Construction Entrance 03/25/21
Series 700 - Incidental Construction
Spec. # Description Adopted
700S Mobilization 09/26/12
702S Removal and Relocation of Existing Fences 05/20/02
703 Fencing for Excavations 09/22/88
Series 800 - Urban Transportation
Spec. # Description Adopted
802S Project Signs 09/14/21
803S Barricades, Signs and Traffic Handling 11/15/11
827S Designated Bicycle Lane Signing 9/26/12
860S Pavement Marking Paint 9/26/12
866S Jiggle Bar Tile 9/26/12
870S Work Zone Pavement Markings 11/21/05
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Special Provisions to City Standard Technical Specifications
Spec. # Description Revised
SP120S Channel Excavation 7/09/2024
SP401S Structural Excavation and Backfill 6/23/2025
SP510 Pipe 1/05/2025
SP591S Riprap for Slope Protection 7/09/2024
SP605S Soil Retention Blanket 9/4/2025
SP609S Native Grassland Seeding and Planting for Restoration 11/19/2025
SP623S Dry Stack Rock Wall 7/10/2024
Special Specifications
Spec. # Description Revised
SS611 Extended Tree Maintenance 11/19/2025
SS658 Install Delineator Assembly 8/10/2026
SS1025 Private Lateral Relocation 7/09/2024
SS1540 Bypass Pumping 7/09/2024
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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: Williamson Creek Tributary 4 (Turtle Creek) Channel Stabilization
Located at: Turtle Creek between Eberhart Lane downstream to Turtle Creek Blvd
and from W. Stassney Lane to a point approximately 420 ft
downstream.
CIP ID No.: 5848.080
Solicitation No.: CLMC1176
The Work consists of channel stabilization/restoration for two reaches (Eberhart Reach and
Stassney Reach) and wastewater improvements/relocations. The channel restoration
includes construction of dry stacked limestone block walls, installation of dry and vegetated
rock riprap, slope reconstruction, cross channel structures, adjusting a storm drain outfall,
and revegetation. The wastewater improvements include removal/abandonment of an
existing 8-inch concrete pipe, installation of new 8- and 12-inch PVC pipe,
replacement/abandonment of manholes, and bypass pumping.
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).
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
October 29, 2026 (10/29/2026)
BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT (Austin time) 3:00 PM ON October 29, 2026
(10/29/2026).
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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.)
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.
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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 One-
Hundred and Eighty-Two (182) Calendar Days after date specified in the Notice to Proceed,
in accordance with the Bid Form, Section 00300.
Final completion shall be achieved within ninety (90) Calendar Days after substantial
completion.
Liquidated damages are one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500) per Calendar Day for
failure to substantially complete the work and seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) per
Calendar Day for failure to achieve final completion within ninety (90) 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 10/05/2026, 1:00 PM (Austin time),
via webinar and teleconference. Bidders may participate in the virtual pre bid conference by
clicking this link: CLMC1176_Williamson Creek Trib 4 or by calling +512-831-
7858,,408934672#, United States, Austin (Toll), Conference ID: 408 934 672#. For those
calling in, please send an email to steven.cocke@austintexas.gov with the subject line
CLMC#1176, 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.
Attendance is not mandatory unless otherwise stated. Bidders must attend any
mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid
Conference to ensure their understanding of OWNER's bidding and contracting
requirements, particularly MBE/WBE or DBE Procurement Program requirements. If the
Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen (15)
minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the Bidder will not be
allowed to submit a Bid for the project.
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
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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: Tunde Daramola, phone 512-974-7216, email
Tunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov
Capital contracting: Steven Cocke, Steven.Cocke@austintexas.gov, +1 (512) 974-7998
Lisa Barney SMBR Contact lisa.barney@austintexas.gov +1 (512) 974-8046
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