2026 Lead Service Line Inventory

The City of Bryan is seeking qualified contractors to perform an in‑field excavation and identification of water service lines to complete a comprehensive Lead Service Line Inventory. The work involves locating and characterizing approximately 11,200 “unknown” service line locations (plus an optional 2,470 in Zone 1), following EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) and Lead Contamination Reduction Initiative (LCRI) guidelines. The project budget is $350,000, with a target construction start of 19 Oct 2026 and a completion window of roughly 120 working days (by 31 May 2027). Proposals must be submitted electronically or as sealed hard copies by 2 Sep 2026, with a pre‑proposal Zoom meeting on 19 Aug 2026 (non‑mandatory). The City will award the contract based on qualifications, price, schedule, and references. • Scope: in‑field excavation, material identification, and documentation of water service lines within the City’s water‑service territory. • Quantity: ~11,200 unknown lines (plus optional 2,470 in Zone 1). • Budget: $350,000 (inclusive of all costs). • Schedule: Issue 12 Aug 2026 → Pre‑bid 19 Aug 2026 → Questions due 25 Aug 2026 → Proposal due 2 Sep 2026 → Award 13 Oct 2026 → Construction start 19 Oct 2026 → Completion by 31 May 2027 (≈120 working days). • Requirements: contractor registration score ≥70, proposal bond (5 % of bid), performance/payment bonds, insurance, compliance with federal EPA guidelines, and adherence to City procurement policies. • Evaluation: weighted criteria covering qualifications (15 %), rates (35 %), schedule/methodology (40 %), references/QA (10 %).