PREQUALIFIED CONSTRUCTION: 2026-5 GAS AND WATER RENEWAL

This contract covers the renewal of natural‑gas and water distribution pipelines for the City Utilities of Springfield. Work is divided into two sections: Section A (Taylor‑Dale‑Kearney) for gas and water main replacement, and Section B (Southeast Tie‑In) for additional water‑main installation. Both sections require trenching, pipe installation, service connections, fire‑hydrant upgrades, and related civil‑works, with strict start‑date and completion‑date constraints and liquidated‑damage penalties for delays. The city required pre‑qualified bidders; the contract was ultimately awarded to TJS EXCAVATING LLC for Section A and JD WALLACE CONTRACTING LLC for Section B. The project mandates performance and payment bonds, prevailing‑wage compliance, extensive insurance coverage, and OSHA safety‑training requirements. • Scope: gas‑main, water‑main, service lines, fire‑hydrant assemblies, and associated civil work (sidewalks, curbs, sod). • Schedule: earliest start July 6 2026 (Section A) and Aug 24 2026 (Section B); ultimate completion Nov 23 2026 and Apr 21 2027. • Financials: total awarded value ≈ $2.15 M; each bid exceeds $50 K, invoking full‑value performance bonds and $500/day liquidated‑damage penalties.