As-Needed Water and Sewer Emergency Repairs

CITY OF LA MARQUE
INVITATION TO BID
LM #27-05
AS-NEEDED WATER & SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Notice is hereby given that the City of La Marque will receive sealed bids for the
following bid invitation until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for:
AS-NEEDED WATER & SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 1111 Bayou Road, La Marque,
Texas, 77568, until Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. All bids will then be
opened and publicly read at 11:15 a.m. at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas,
77568.
Method of Bid Proposal submittal is three copies and a flash drive through the City
Website Bid Submittal procedures. You must identify on the outside of your sealed bid
packet the LM # and the name of the product or service you are submitting the bid
for. Any bids received after the aforestated time will be returned unopened. The City
of La Marque DOES NOT accept FAXED or EMAILED BIDS.
Specifications and bidding documents are available on the City's website at:
www.cityoflamarque.org
Bids must be addressed to and delivered to:
City of La Marque
Attn: City Clerk
1111 Bayou Rd.
La Marque, TX 77568
Any Questions on: LM Bid #27-05 please contact Amanda Hobby at:
a.hobby@cityoflamarque.org or 409-938-9280.
The City of La Marque reserves the right to accept only those proposals that are
deemed to be in the best interest of the City of La Marque, and to accept or reject
any or all proposals.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LM #27-05
AS-NEEDED WATER & SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
1. Specifications and bidding documents may be secured from the City of La Marque website
at: www.cityoflamarque.org
2. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding.
In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the owner
reserves the right to consider the most advantageous thereof, or to reject the bid. The
award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest acceptable bid.
3. It shall be a breach of ethics to offer, give or agree to give any employee or former
employee of the City of La Marque, or for any employee or former employee of the City of
La Marque to solicit, demand, accept or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity
or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval,
recommendation, preparation of any part of a program requirement or purchase request,
influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice,
investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application,
request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter
pertaining to any program requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation
or proposal therefore pending before the City of La Marque.
4. It shall be a breach of ethics for any payment, gratuity or offer of employment to be made
by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or higher tier
subcontractor for any contract for The City of La Marque, or any person associated
therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.
5. Before submitting a bid, each bidder must (a) examine the contract document thoroughly,
(b) visit the site to familiarize himself with local conditions that may in any manner affect
cost, progress or performance of the work (c) familiarize himself with federal, state and
local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect cost,
progress or performance of the work and (d) study and carefully correlate bidder's
observations with this bid packet.
6. The submission of a bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by the bidder
that he has complied with every requirement scope and detail to indicate and convey
understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the work.
7. Bids will be rejected if:
A. It is received after the advertised closing date and time for receipt of bids.
B. It is submitted on a bid proposal form other than that provided by the city; is not
completely filled in, is incomplete, conditional, or obscure or that contains any
additions not called for in the specifications.
C. Bid Proposal Forms provided are not manually signed by the person authorized to enter
their company into a contract giving their title or authority, company name, address,
and phone number.
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8. PRICE OF MATERIALS AND SALES TAX: This contract is issued by an organization which
qualifies for exemption pursuant to the provision of Article 20.04 (f) of the Texas Limited
Sales, Excise, and the use tax act. The contractor performing this contract may purchase,
rent, or lease all materials, supplies, and equipment used or consumed in the
performance of this contract by issuing to his supplier an exemption certificate in lieu of
the tax, said exemption certificate complying with the State Comptroller's Ruling
No. 95-0.07. Any such exemption shall be subject to the provisions of the State
Comptroller's Ruling Number 95-0.09 as amended to be effective October 2, 1968.
9. The City reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications prior to the date set for
opening bids. Such revisions or amendments if any will be announced by addenda or
addendum to these specifications. Copies of such addenda so issued will be furnished to
all prospective bidders.
10. Unit price should reflect all charges, i.e., bid unit price, quantity specified and the total
charges. In case of errors in the extension, the unit price will govern the bid.
11. No payment will be made to the contractor until all material is approved and accepted to
the satisfaction of the city. Payment on invoice will then be net 30 days.
12. Bids cannot be altered or amended after the opening time. Any alterations made before
opening time must be initiated by the bidder or his authorized agent. No bid may be
withdrawn after opening without approval and based on a written acceptable explanation.
13. A catalog, brand name or manufacturers referenced used in the bid invitation is
DESCRIPTIVE NOT RESTRICTIVE, it is to indicate type and quality desired. Bids on brand
of like nature will be considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications,
bidder must show manufacture, brand or trade name, lot number, etc., of the article
offered.
14. CONTRACT TERM: This contract will be for one (1) year dated from October 1, 2026,
ending September 30, 2027, with the option for an additional one (1) year renewal of
contract.
15. The vendor hereby assigns to purchaser any and all claims for over-charges associated
with this contract which arise under the Antitrust Laws of the United States, 15 U.S.C.A.,
1, ET. Seq. (1973).
16. The City of La Marque reserves the right to award all sections to a single bidder or
separate bidders.
17. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened.
18. It shall be a breach of ethics for any payment, gratuity or offer of employment to be
made by or on behalf of a subcontractor for any contract for the City of La Marque, or any
person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.
19. The responder shall not accept or offer gifts or anything of value nor enter into any
business arrangement with any employee, official, or agent of the City of La Marque.
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PRICE REVISION CLAUSE:
Whenever possible, the City desires firm prices for the full contract period. It is recognized
by the City that qualified bidders may be unwilling to guarantee each category of unit prices
during the entire period of this contract because of price changes from the bidder's source of
supply.
In such instances, an asterisk (*) must be placed by the item or items which the bidder is
unwilling to guarantee the price for the full contract period, and the partial period of the
contract price should be noted on a separate sheet. Such items will be subject to price
changes due to increases or decreases in costs from the bidder source of supply during the
term of the contract.
INCREASES: Permissible price revisions in any event shall not exceed the actual unit cost or
percentage cost revisions from the bidder's source of supply. It will ordinarily be the policy
of the City to accept price increases which have been noted in the bid proposal when the
amount of such increase is reasonable and does not exceed the limit set out in the preceding
sentence. However, the city reserves the right to obtain a different source of items which
have been increased in price.
DECREASES: If a vendor does take advantage of this "price revision clause", the City will
expect any decreases in cost from the bidder's source of supply during the term of the
contract to lower the City's price for such item or items.
NOTE: The City must have thirty (30) days written notice prior to any increase or
decrease in existing prices.
A bid will not be considered where there is no price information offered, nor can bids be
considered where prices in effect at the time of shipment are offered.
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SPECIFICATIONS
LM #27-05
AS-NEEDED WATER & SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The City of La Marque is accepting bids for As-Needed Water &
Sewer Emergency Repairs. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis for water and
sewer emergency repairs throughout the City of La Marque. Work may include, but is not
limited to, the removal and replacement of damaged or deteriorated water or sewer
utility lines located within City rights-of-way, public facilities, or other City owned
property.
2. AS-NEEDED SERVICES: The City does not guarantee any minimum quantity,
frequency, or dollar amount of work under this contract. The quantity and frequency of
services will vary based on the City's needs, available funding, and operational
requirements. The successful bidder shall provide services only when requested and
authorized by the City. The Contractor shall not perform any work without prior
authorization from the City. The Contractor will be required to register as a vendor for
the City.
3. WORK AUTHORIZATION: Prior to commencing work, the City will identify the
location and scope of the required repair. The Contractor shall provide all labor,
materials, equipment, tools, mobilization, removal and disposal of debris, and other
incidental items necessary to complete the authorized work.
4. WATER & SEWER REPAIRS: Repairs shall be limited to as-needed water and sewer
emergency projects as determined by the City. The City reserves the right to determine
the appropriate method, scope, and extent of each repair. All work shall be performed in
a professional and workmanlike manner and shall comply with applicable City, State, and
local requirements.
5. UNIT PRICING: The bidder shall provide unit prices for the services identified on the
Bid Proposal Form. Unit prices shall include all labor, materials, equipment, mobilization,
removal and disposal of existing materials, installation, finishing, cleanup, and all other
costs necessary to complete the work.
6. NO GUARANTEE OF WORK: The award of this contract does not guarantee that the
Contractor will receive any specific amount of work. The City reserves the right to
perform work with its own forces, obtain services from other contractors, or elect not to
proceed with a particular repair. The City shall have no obligation to utilize the successful
bidder for every water and sewer emergency repair.
7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: All completed work shall be subject to inspection
and approval by the City. The Contractor shall correct, at no additional cost to the City,
any work determined by the City to be defective, incomplete, or not in accordance with
the authorized scope of work.
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8. STANDARDS: All water mains extended or proposed to the City of La Marque's
water distribution systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance to the
following requirements.
A. All water mains must be designed in accordance with Subchapter D: Rules and
Regulations for Public Water Systems of the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ), current edition.
B. Water mains are to be designed and installed with a minimum cover of four (4) feet
unless approved by the City Engineer.
C. Water line pipe shall conform to AWWA C900, C905, or C909 requirements and have a
minimum Pressure Class or Pressure Rating of no less than 150 psi. Pipe diameters I 2
inches or smaller shall be AWW A C900 PVC DR18. Pipe diameters 14 inches and larger
shall conform to AWWA C905.
D. Water jetting is not allowed under any circumstance for utility crossings or within a
roadway. Water jetting for water lines outside of roadways may be considered if the
Public Works Director has determined the soil is suitable for jetting.
E. Tapping sleeves and valves shall meet AWWA specifications with a minimum working
pressure of 150 psi.
F. All fittings shall be Ductile Iron, meeting the specifications of A.N.S.I/AWWA Cl 10
G. Deflections and bends shall utilize the Mega-lug, Mega-flange, and joint resistant
fittings.
H. Galvanized pipe or fittings are not allowed, with the exception of a 2-inch riser on
blow-offs.
I. Concrete thrust blocks on water main fittings should be placed to withstand the test
pressure of 150 psi.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
LM #27-05
AS-NEEDED WATER & SEWER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Whenever the City contracts with an outside party (contractor, consultant, vendor,
or concessionaire) for goods or services, the bid or request for proposal that is
released to the public should include an indemnity clause (hold harmless clause),
along with a contractual agreement, to be executed upon award of the contract, that
transfers the risk of the project from the City to the contractor. Because the
contractor may or may not have the financial resources to handle the risks that are
transferred in the contract, the City requires that insurance be purchased and
maintained by the contractor for financial security.
Most contracts are tailored for individual projects and programs; therefore, certain
elements of the insurance required should be addressed in every contract document.
One of the most important elements is the actual insurance coverage, which
includes the coverage types, and limits that are dependent upon the nature of the
project/program. A summary of the various types of policies and coverage they
provide are discussed in greater detail in the remainder of this section.
Although not all of the coverages are required for every project (and limits
will vary by exposure), and understanding the coverage provided by these policies is
important to assure that all of the City's potential liabilities and exposures from the
project are properly protected.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
By State law, contractors and subcontractors hired for building and construction
projects must always provide workers' compensation (w/c) insurance for their
employees regardless of the cost of project. The Texas Labor Code defines building or
construction as:
(a) Erecting or preparing to erect a structure, including a building, bridge,
roadway, public utility facility, or related appurtenance;
(b) Remodeling, extending, repairing, or demolishing a structure; or
(c) Otherwise improving real property or an appurtenance to real property
through similar activities.
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PROOF OF INSURANCE
Prior to commencing work, the contractor must provide proof of insurance for the
following coverages required by the City. Contractor needs to complete attached
Appendix A, B, and C and submit other forms as necessary.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTS
A. AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE
Contractor must provide and maintain the following types and amounts of insurance,
for the term of this Contract.
Type Amount
(1) Worker's Compensation - Statutory Limits
And $100,000
Employer's Liability per occurrence
(2) Commercial (Public Liability), Bodily Injury:
Including, but not limited to: $1,000,000 per person
$2,000,000
Per occurrence and
A. Premises/Operations
B. Independent Contractors
C. Personal Injury Property Damage:
D. Products/Complete Operations $1,000,000 per occurrence
E. Contractual Liability (insuring
above indemnity provisions) with general aggregate of
$2,000,000
(3) Business (Commercial) Combined Single
Limit/ Automobile Policy: $1,000,000
The preceding amounts notwithstanding, the City reserves the right to increase the
minimum required insurance to be effective thirty (30) days after notice is sent to
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the address provided herein. The Contractor may pass through to the City all costs
for obtaining the increase in the insurance coverage.
B. OTHER INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
It shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to provide the required Certificate
and that failure to comply within 10 days after notice of award and according to the
requirements of this article shall be a cause for termination of the Contract.
For any pesticide spraying performed, the City of La Marque will require the
successful bidder to carry Pollution Liability Insurance and Environmental
Impairment Liability Insurance.
Insurance required herein shall be issued by a company or companies of sound and
adequate financial responsibility and authorized to do business in the State of
Texas. All policies shall be subject to examination and approval by the City
Manager's office for their adequacy as to form, content, form of protection, and
providing company.
Insurance required by this Contract for the City as additional insured shall be
primary insurance and not contributing with any other insurance available to City,
under any third party liability policy.
It shall be understood by the contractor that with respect to the above required
insurances, the City shall:
(1) Be named as additional insured/or an insured, on all required
insurance except workers' compensation.
(2) Be provided with a waiver of subrogation, in favor of the City on all
required insurance.
(3) Be provided with an unconditional 30 days advance written notice of
cancellation or material change.
(4) Prior to execution of this Agreement, be provided through the office of
the City Clerk with either their original Certificate of Insurance or their
insurance policy evidencing the above requirements. Thereafter, new
certificates or copies of the policies shall be furnished prior to the
expiration date of any prior certificate.
INDEMNIFICATION
The contractor shall agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the City of La Marque
and all of its officers, agents, employees, and elected officials whole and harmless
against any and all claims for damages, costs, and expenses of persons or property
that may arise out of, or be occasioned by, or from any negligent act, or omission
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of Contractor, or any agents, servant, or employee of Contractor in the execution
of performance of this contract, without regard to whether such persons are under
the direction of City agents or employees.
The contractor shall further agree that it shall at all times exercise reasonable
precaution on behalf of, and be solely responsible for, the safety of its officers,
agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees, invitees, and other persons, as well
as their property, while in the vicinity where the work is being done. It is expressly
understood and agreed that City shall not be liable or responsible for the
negligence or other fault of Contractor, its officers, agents, employees,
subcontractors, licensees, invitees, or other persons associated with Contractor.
The contractor shall acknowledge to defend, indemnify, and hold the City and all
of its officers, agents, employees, and elected officials whole and harmless from
all claims growing out of any demands of subcontractors, laborers, workers,
mechanics, materialmen, and furnishers of supplies, equipment, financing, or any
other goods or services, tangible or intangible. When the City so desires,
Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature
described here have been paid, discharged, or waived.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor acknowledges that Contractor is an independent contractor of the City
and that Contractor is not an employee, agent, official, or other representative of
the City. Contractor shall not represent, either expressly or through
implication, that Contractor is an employee, agent, official, or representative of
the City. Income taxes, self- employment taxes, and the like are the sole
responsibility of Contractor.
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