Description
This contract concerns the Basin 12 Capacity Improvements project for the City of Fort Smith’s utility infrastructure. The scope includes extensive underground work such as site preparation, trench safety systems, traffic control, CCTV inspection of existing 20‑inch sewer mains, installation of cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) lining, replacement of manhole drop assemblies, and construction of both cementitious and fiberglass manhole liners in various sizes and depths. Unit‑price bids were submitted by two contractors, with total estimated costs (after a 5 % local‑preference discount) of roughly $578 K. The project is a municipal utility upgrade that will enhance sewer capacity and reliability, requiring specialized trench‑less rehabilitation techniques and compliance with confined‑space safety standards.
• Bid tabulation dated June 27 2019, showing two competing vendors and detailed line‑item pricing.
• Work includes CIPP pipe lining, manhole relining, and associated traffic and safety measures.
• Total contract value (post‑preference) estimated at ≈ $578 K, with a mandatory performance and payment bond.