San Antonio Water System

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Solicitation No. CO-00591

Sealed bids are requested by the San Antonio Water System for the 2022 Annual Water Distribution Leak Repairs Contract, Package VI, SAWS Job No. 22-0127 (O&M) and 22-1401 (CIP), for the purpose of retaining a Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to repair leaks in the water distribution system, including leaks in the water mains and water service lines on a work order contract basis. Such repairs may involve replacement of water service lines, valves, and fire hydrants, and associated work.

To view additional project information, as well as obtain the plans and specifications for this project, visit our website located at www.saws.org and click on the Business Center. Then select Bidder, Consultant, and Vendor Registration, which is located on the left-hand side of the screen. Select the Register Now button and proceed with registration.

For difficulties downloading plans and specifications, contact the Contracting Department at 210-233-3070.

A non-mandatory pre-bid WebEx meeting will be held at 2:00 PM (CT) on August 11, 2022. 

https://saws.webex.com

Meeting number (access code):  2495 520 3023

Meeting password: ytAxY2Bqp66     

Audio Connection: (210) 233-2090

For questions regarding this solicitation, technical questions or additional information, please contact Susan Rodriquez, Contract Administrator, in writing via email to: susan.rodriquez@saws.org or by fax to (210) 233-4290 until 3:00 PM (CT) on August 12, 2022. Answers to the questions will be posted to the web site by 4:00 PM (CT) on August 15, 2022, as a separate document or included as part of an addendum. Please be advised that Bidders are prohibited from communicating with any other SAWS staff, the Consultant, the Developer, or City of San Antonio officials regarding this IFB up until the contract is awarded as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders.

 Due to the COVID-19 emergency and to protect the health of the public, SAWS is implementing new procedures for the submission of bids. Bids will be received either Electronically or through Sealed bids, until 2:00 PM (CDT), August 19, 2022. Electronic bids will be received via the secure AWS FTP site. Sealed bids will be received by Contract Administration, 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, Tower II, Customer Center Building, via a drop box located on the left wall when walking through the first set of double glass doors of the main Tower II entry on the north side of the building, San Antonio, Texas 78212. See the Electronic Bid Opening Instructions attachment for additional information regarding an electronic bid submittal. Electronic bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. (Or, if providing SAWS with a cashier's check or certified check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price, SAWS will request this within 24 hours from the apparent low bidder. Sealed bids must be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid price. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud by Contract Administration via WebEx.

 If Bidders intend to submit bids electronically, Bidders will need to submit a request by August 18, 2022 by 2:00 PM CDT to receive access to the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site via email to susan.rodriquez@saws.org. Bidder’s email requesting access to the FTP site shall provide the legal name of Bidder’s company and the intended recipient’s email address and phone number. No requests for FTP site access will be accepted after August 18, 2022 by 2:00 PM (CDT).

Bid opening WebEx meeting will be held at 2:00 PM (CT) on August 19, 2022.

https://saws.webex.com

Meeting number (access code):  2489 329 4708

Meeting password: wJdVqXbu765

Audio Connection: (210) 233-2090