ESBD_492856_1772818301082_Updated-Lakepointe WWTP Plant #1 Repairs, RFB No. 2026-03-18.pdf

WEST TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCY

Lakepointe WWTP Plant #1 Repairs

BID SPECIFICATIONS

February 2026

BID PROCEDURES & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

BID PROCEDURE

Bids are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked as follows:

“Lakepointe WWTP Plant #1 Repairs, RFB No. 2026-03-18”.

Bids are to be submitted on the attached bid form to:

WTCPUA

13215 Bee Cave Pkwy., Bldg. B, Ste. 110 Austin, TX 78738

Bids are to be opened at:

WTCPUA

12215 Bee Caves Rd.

Bee Cave, TX 78738

West Travis County Public Utility Agency is accepting bids for the repairs and upgrades of Lakepointe Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 as specified under the scope of work.

Bids are due at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Bids will be opened to the public on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the location marked above.

BID AWARD

The purpose of this bid is to establish prices for the repairs to Lakepointe WWTP Plant #1.

The WTCPUA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities in the bid procedure, and to accept the bid considered to be in the best interest of the agency.

BID DELIVERY

The WTCPUA shall accept sealed bids Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bids must be received by the WTCPUA Administration Office before the specified hour and date of the opening. Each bid must be sealed and should be placed in a properly identified envelope with bid number, time and date of bid opening.

QUANTITIES

Quantities shown are estimates based on historical data and are intended to serve as a guide in obtaining the best possible bids. Bidder will hold price(s) firm for the term of the contract period.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Award of contract does not obligate the Buyer to order or accept more than Buyer’s actual requirements during the period of this agreement, as determined by actual needs and availability of appropriated funds. Contract may be awarded to the bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the WTCPUA. The WTCPUA reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any bid, waive minor technicalities and award the bid to best serve the interest of the WTCPUA.

PAYMENT

Payments will be made on a monthly cycle, contingent upon the Contractor submitting pay applications within the first week of each month.

TAXES

The materials included in this bid are exempt from Texas State Sales Tax.

QUESTIONS

Bidders may contact:

Michael Sarot, Project Manager at (512) 897-7898 MSarot@wtcpua.org

Leonel Cruz, Operations Manager at (512) 897-0970 LCruz@wtcpua.org

David Holden, Wastewater Supervisor at (512)461-7594

DHolden@wtcpua.org mailto:NWeber@wtcpua.org mailto:LCruz@wtcpua.org mailto:DHolden@wtcpua.org

Scope of Work – Repairs on Lakepointe WWTP Train #1

1.Project Overview

The Work includes labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to inspect, repair, replace, and place back into service Train #1 of the (0.175 MGD) Lakepointe Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). This project involves the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing WWTP Train #1 to improve operational efficiency and extend the facility’s service life.

2. Objectives

• Restore and modernize critical treatment processes.

• Improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

3. Work Components

A. Preliminary Work

• Site inspection and condition assessment of all major structures and equipment.

• Review of existing as-built drawings and operational data.

• Preparation of a detailed rehabilitation plan and schedule.

B. Structural Rehabilitation

• Repair or replace deteriorated concrete in Equalization Basin

• Replace sealing compound in Equalization Basin at wall and floor joining.

• Remove and replace up to 36 inches of the top portion of the wall with new steel wall plates and flanges matching the original plate thickness between the aeration basin and the equalization basin.

o Coating to match type and quality of existing material

• Remove and replace the top horizontal cross members along the wall that separates the Chlorine Contact Chamber, Equalization basin and Digester with new members matching the original member size and thickness.

• Replace like-in-kind up 100 linear feet on catwalk and handrails as needed.

• Remove, install bypass with meter, blast and re-galvanize combined effluent basin and reinstall.

C. Mechanical & Process Upgrades

• Demolition of abandoned decant pumps

• Install new aeration fine air diffusers.

• Retrofit clarifier drive with modern gear drive.

• Replace up to 30% of weir plates and level.

• Replace RAS air lift and extend discharge to head of EQ basin

• Replace air supply line with stainless steel pipe on both the scum and WAS air lift pumps.

4. Deliverables

• Operation and maintenance manuals for all new equipment.

5. Schedule

• Provide estimated project duration on proposal.