Trinity Bay Conservation District - West WTP Ground Storage Tank Replacement - Specifications.pdf

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR

WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT

GROUND STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT

ISSUED FOR BID

MAY 2026

TBCD Project No. WTP-25016

TBPELS Firm No. F- 13

Plummer Project No. 1550-012-01

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1550-012-01 ENGINEERS’ SEALS PAGE JULY 2025

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ENGINEERS’ SEALS PAGE

Plummer Associates, Inc.

1320 S. University Drive Suite 300

Fort Worth, TX 76107

SPECIFICATIONS:

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SEALED BY:

Sandra K Dudley, PhD, PE

PE #150807

07/23/2025

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1550-012-01 ENGINEERS’ SEALS PAGE APRIL 2026

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Division 01

Lynsy Nagle, P.E.

PE #113139

4/15 /2

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Section 26 00 00 Electrical General Provisions

Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

Section 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

Section 26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems

Section 40 72 00 Level Instrument

Luis M. Cantu, P.E.

PE #152211

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ENGINEERS’ SEALS PAGE

Plummer Associates, Inc.

1320 S. University Drive

Suite 300 Fort Worth, TX 76107

SPECIFICATIONS:

Section 09 96 00 High-Performance Coatings Section 13 11 00 Cathodic Protection Systems and Coatings for Potable Water Tanks

SEALED BY:

Douglas A. Sherman, P.E.

PE #76237

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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT WTP

WATER STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1550-012-01 TABLE OF CONTENTS APRIL 2026

Specification sections listed on this page were prepared by Sandra K. Dudley, Texas P.E. 150807 except where noted:

(1) Lynsy Nagle, Texas P.E. 113139 (2) Luis M. Cantu, Texas P.E. 152211 (3) Douglas A. Sherman, P.E. 76237

Section Number and Title 00 01 07 Engineers’ Seals Pages 00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 0: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

00 11 13 Advertisement For Bids(1)

00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders(1) 00 41 00 Bid Proposal(1)

00 41 50 Bid Bond(1)

00 42 00 Employment Requirements and Wage Requirements(1)

00 42 50 Qualifications Statement(1) 00 43 00 Contractor Compliance with State Law(1) 00 43 50 Non-Collusion Affidavit(1) 00 52 00 Agreement(1) 00 61 13.13 Performance Bond(1) 00 61 13.16 Payment Bond(1) 00 61 19 Warranty Bond(1) 00 62 16 Certificate of Insurance(1) 00 64 00 Contractor Compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2270(1)

00 64 13 Contractor Compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 809(1) 00 64 19 Contractor Compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2274(1) 00 64 50 Disclosure of Interested Parties Form 1295(1) 00 70 00 General Conditions(1) 00 80 00 Supplementary Conditions(1)

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary(1) 01 12 16 Sequence of Construction(1) 01 20 00 Price and Payment Procedures(1) 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures(1)

01 26 13 Requests for Information(1)

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination(1)

01 31 24 Internet-Based Construction Management(1) 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation(1) 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures(1) 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements(1) 01 42 00 References(1) 01 43 00 Quality Assurance(1) 01 45 00 Quality Control(1) 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls(1) 01 60 00 Product Requirements(1) 01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements(1) 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data(1) 01 78 36 Warranties(1)

01 79 00 Demonstration and Training(1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

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Specification sections listed on this page were prepared by Sandra K. Dudley, Texas P.E. 150807 except where noted:

(1) Lynsy Nagle, Texas P.E. 113139 (2) Luis M. Cantu, Texas P.E. 152211 (3) Douglas A. Sherman, P.E. 76237

Section Number and Title

DIVISION 2: SITEWORK

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 3: CONCRETE

03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 9: FINISHES

09 90 00 Painting and Protective Coatings 09 96 00 High-Performance Coatings(3)

DIVISION 13: CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS

13 11 00 Cathodic Protection Systems and Coatings for Potable Water Tanks(3)

DIVISION 26: ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 Electrical General Provisions(2) 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems(2)

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems(2)

26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems(2)

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 00 Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling for Utilities 31 23 16 Excavation Support and Protection 31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 23 Aggregate Base Courses

DIVISION 33: UTILITIES

33 01 10.58 Disinfection of Water Utility Piping Systems 33 01 10.59 Disinfection of Water Utility Storage Tanks 33 05 05 Buried Piping Installation 33 05 09 Piping Specials for Utilities 33 05 19 Ductile-Iron Utility Pipe 33 05 31 Thermoplastic (Polyvinyl Chloride) Utility Pipe 33 14 19 Valves and Hydrants for Water Utility Service

DIVISION 40: PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 01 05 Field Testing of Piping Systems 40 05 05 Piping System, Basic Materials and Methods 40 05 07 Hangers and Supports for Process Piping

40 05 78 Air Release and Vacuum Release Valves

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Specification sections listed on this page were prepared by Sandra K. Dudley, Texas P.E. 150807 except where noted:

(1) Lynsy Nagle, Texas P.E. 113139 (2) Luis M. Cantu, Texas P.E. 152211 (3) Douglas A. Sherman, P.E. 76237

Section Number and Title

DIVISION 40: PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS (Continued) 40 72 00 Level Measurement(2)

DIVISION 43: PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT 43 41 11 Bolted Steel Tanks

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Geotechnical Report Appendix B – Geophysical Services Report Appendix C – Application for Payment Appendix D – Certificate of Substantial Completion

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Specification sections listed on this page were prepared by Sandra K. Dudley, Texas P.E. 150807 except where noted:

(1) Lynsy Nagle, Texas P.E. 113139 (2) Luis M. Cantu, Texas P.E. 152211 (3) Douglas A. Sherman, P.E. 76237

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1550-012-01 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS APRIL 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

STOWELL, TEXAS

TBCD WEST WTP GROUND STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT

General Notice

Trinity Bay Conservation District (TBCD) is requesting Bids for the construction of the West Water

Treatment Plant (WTP) Ground Storage Tank (GST) Replacement (Project No. WTP-25016).

Sealed Bids addressed to Mr. Jerry Shadden, General Manager, for the construction of the Project will be received until Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time at 2500 SH-124, P.O. Box 599, Stowell, Texas

77665. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will not be accepted.

The Project includes the following Work:

• Construction of a new Ground Storage Tank No. 2, including associated appurtenances, cathodic protection system, piping, structural, electrical, and instrumentation components.

• Construction of 12-inch pipelines to and from the new Ground Storage Tank No. 2, including connections to existing piping.

• Modifications to the existing Ground Storage Tank No. 1 inlet piping.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents may be downloaded free of charge from the Project page on www.civcastusa.com; hardcopies may also be obtained for a charge from the website.

Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated Bidding Documents Website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated Bidding Documents Website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated Bidding Documents Website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

A large part of the communication regarding this procurement will be conducted by e-mail and Bidders must have a valid e-mail address to receive correspondence.

Pre-bid Conference

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at

10:00 am local time at the West Water Treatment Plant at 524 TX-65, Anahuac, Texas 77514.

Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

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1550-012-01 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS APRIL 2026

Instructions to Bidders

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Trinity Bay Conservation District

By: Jerry Shadden

Title: General Manager

1st Adv. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2nd Adv. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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1550-012-01 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS APRIL 2026

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Article 1— Defined Terms

Article 2— Bidding Documents

Article 3— Qualifications of Bidders

Article 4— Pre-Bid Conference

Article 5— Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety Program;

Other Work at the Site

Article 6— Bidder’s Representations and Certifications

Article 7— Interpretations and Addenda

Article 8— Bid Security

Article 9— Contract Times

Article 10— Substitute and “Or Equal” Items

Article 11— Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others

Article 12— Preparation of Bid

Article 13— Basis of Bid

Article 14— Submittal of Bid

Article 15— Modification and Withdrawal of Bid

Article 16— Opening of Bids

Article 17— Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance

Article 18— Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract

Article 19— Bonds and Insurance

Article 20— Signing of Agreement

Article 21— Sales and Use Taxes

Article 22— Contracts to Be Assigned

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ARTICLE 1—DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated below:

A. Issuing Office—The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, and which registers plan holders. The issuing office is as follows:

Lynsy Varner, P.E. (Project Manager)

14755 Preston Road, Suite 420, Dallas, Texas 75254

Telephone: (817) 806-1733

Email: lvarner@plummer.com

ARTICLE 2—BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract Documents

(together, the Bidding Documents). See the Agreement for a list of the Contract Documents. It is

Bidder’s responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of documents in the preparation of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or by its prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers.

2.02 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for completion of the Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding Documents does not confer a license or grant permission or authorization for any other use. Authorization to download documents, or other distribution, includes the right for plan holders to print documents solely for their use, and the use of their prospective Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder pays all costs associated with printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any circumstances.

2.03 Owner has established a Bidding Documents Website as indicated in the Advertisement or invitation to bid. Owner recommends that Bidder register as a plan holder at such website, and obtain a complete set of the Bidding Documents from such website. Bidders may rely that sets of

Bidding Documents obtained from the Bidding Documents Website are complete, unless an omission is blatant. Registered plan holders will receive Addenda via the Bidding Documents

Website.

2.04 Plan rooms (including construction information subscription services, and electronic and virtual plan rooms) may distribute the Bidding Documents, or make them available for examination.

Those prospective bidders that obtain an electronic (digital) copy of the Bidding Documents from a plan room are encouraged to register as plan holders from the Bidding Documents Website.

Owner is not responsible for omissions in Bidding Documents or other documents obtained from plan rooms, or for a Bidder’s failure to obtain Addenda from a plan room.

2.05 Electronic Documents

A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the Bidding

Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the Bidders as Electronic

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Documents in the manner specified.

1. Bidding Documents will be provided in Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) (.pdf).

It is the intent of the Engineer and Owner that such Electronic Documents are to be exactly representative of the paper copies of the documents. However, because the

Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and receipt of Electronic

Documents nor the Contractor’s means of reproduction of such documents, the Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions are identical in every manner to the paper copies.

B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bidding Documents, the Bidder may use and rely upon complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in

Paragraph 2.05.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with differences arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of Bidding Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further, assumes all risks, costs, and responsibility associated with use of the Electronic Documents versions to derive information that is not explicitly contained in printed paper versions of the documents, and for Bidder’s reliance upon such derived information.

ARTICLE 3—QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.01 Bidder is to submit the following information with its Bid to demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work:

A. Written evidence establishing its qualifications such as financial data, previous project experience with contact information, and present commitments.

B. A written statement that Bidder is authorized to do business in the state where the Project is located, or a written certification that Bidder will obtain such authority prior to the

Effective Date of the Contract.

C. Bidder’s state or other contractor license number.

D. Subcontractor and Supplier qualification information.

E. Other required information regarding qualifications.

3.02 A Bidder’s failure to submit required qualification information within the times indicated may disqualify Bidder from receiving an award of the Contract.

3.03 No requirement in this Article 3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner to seek additional pertinent information regarding Bidder’s qualifications.

ARTICLE 4—PRE-BID CONFERENCE

4.01 A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the time and location indicated in the

Advertisement for Bids. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the

Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference; however, attendance at this conference is not required to submit a Bid.

4.02 Information presented at the pre-Bid conference does not alter the Contract Documents. Owner will issue Addenda to make any changes to the Contract Documents that result from discussions

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at the pre-Bid conference. Information presented, and statements made at the pre-bid conference will not be binding or legally effective unless incorporated in an Addendum.

ARTICLE 5—SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE; OWNER’S

SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

5.01 Site and Other Areas

A. The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access needed for such additional lands, are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

5.02 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental Conditions

1. The Supplementary Conditions identify the following regarding existing conditions at or adjacent to the Site:

a. Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site that contain Technical Data.

b. Those drawings known to Owner of existing physical conditions at or adjacent to the Site, including those drawings depicting existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the Site (except Underground Facilities), that contain

Technical Data.

c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental

Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

2. Owner will make copies of reports and drawings referenced above available to any

Bidder on request. These reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but the Technical Data contained therein upon whose accuracy Bidder is entitled to rely, as provided in the General Conditions, has been identified and established in the

Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion

Bidder draws from any Technical Data or any other data, interpretations, opinions, or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

3. If the Supplementary Conditions do not identify Technical Data, the default definition of

Technical Data set forth in Article 1 of the General Conditions will apply.

4. Geotechnical Data Report: The Bidding Documents contain a Geotechnical Report.

a. As set forth in the Supplementary Conditions, the Geotechnical Report describes certain select subsurface conditions that are anticipated to be encountered by

Contractor during construction in specified locations (“Baseline Conditions”).

b. The Baseline Conditions in the Geotechnical Report are intended to reduce uncertainty and the degree of contingency in submitted Bids. However, Bidders cannot rely solely on the Baseline Conditions. Bids should be based on a comprehensive approach that includes an independent review and analysis of the

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Geotechnical Report, all other Contract Documents, Technical Data, other available information, and observable surface conditions. Not all potential subsurface conditions are baselined.

c. Nothing in the Geotechnical Report is intended to relieve Bidders of the responsibility to make their own determinations regarding construction costs, bidding strategies, and Bid prices, nor of the responsibility to select and be responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions and programs incident thereto.

B. Underground Facilities: Underground Facilities are shown or indicated on the Drawings, pursuant to Paragraph 5.05 of the General Conditions, and not in the drawings referred to in

Paragraph 5.02.A of these Instructions to Bidders. Information and data regarding the presence or location of Underground Facilities are not intended to be categorized, identified, or defined as Technical Data.

5.03 Other Site-related Documents

A. No other Site-related documents are available.

5.04 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders

A. Bidder is strongly encouraged to visit the Site and conduct a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas. During the visit the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing operations at the Site.

B. A Site visit is scheduled following the pre-bid conference.

C. A Site visit is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am local time.

D. Bidders visiting the Site are required to arrange their own transportation to the Site.

E. All access to the Site other than during a regularly scheduled Site visit must be coordinated through the following Owner or Engineer contact for visiting the Site:

1. Owner:

a. Name: Jerry Shadden

b. Email: jerry@tbcd.org

c. Telephone: (409) 296-3602

2. Engineer:

a. Name: Lynsy Nagle Varner

b. Email: lvarner@plummer.com

c. Telephone: (817) 806-1733

3. Bidder must conduct the required Site visit during normal working hours.

F. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive investigations of Site conditions.

G. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting, the

Owner will provide Bidder general access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for

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preparing and submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints on Owner’s authority regarding the Site. Bidder is responsible for establishing access needed to reach specific selected test sites.

H. Bidder must comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs.

I. Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

5.05 Owner’s Safety Program

A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. If an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the Supplementary Conditions.

5.06 Other Work at the Site

A. Reference is made to Article 8 of the Supplementary Conditions for the identification of the general nature of other work of which Owner is aware (if any) that is to be performed at the

Site by Owner or others (such as utilities and other prime contractors) and relates to the

Work contemplated by these Bidding Documents. If Owner is party to a written contract for such other work, then on request, Owner will provide to each Bidder access to examine such contracts (other than portions thereof related to price and other confidential matters), if any.

ARTICLE 6—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

6.01 Express Representations and Certifications in Bid Form, Agreement

A. The Bid Form that each Bidder will submit contains express representations regarding the

Bidder’s examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and preparation of the Bid, and certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in connection with the Bid. Bidder should review these representations and certifications, and assure that Bidder can make the representations and certifications in good faith, before executing and submitting its Bid.

B. If Bidder is awarded the Contract, Bidder (as Contractor) will make similar express representations and certifications when it executes the Agreement.

ARTICLE 7—INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.01 Owner on its own initiative may issue Addenda to clarify, correct, supplement, or change the

Bidding Documents.

7.02 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to

Engineer in writing. Contact information and submittal procedures for such questions are as follows:

A. Questions may only be submitted via the Bidding Documents Website.

B. Questions received via email outside of the Bidding Documents Website will not be responded to or considered.

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7.03 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all registered plan holders. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.

7.04 Only responses set forth in an Addendum will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Responses to questions are not part of the Contract

Documents unless set forth in an Addendum that expressly modifies or supplements the Contract

Documents.

ARTICLE 8—BID SECURITY

8.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of

Bidder’s maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the form of a Bid bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 6.01 of the General

Conditions. Such Bid bond will be issued in the form included in the Bidding Documents.

8.02 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards the contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract, furnished the required

Contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be released. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Contract and furnish the required Contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award, Owner may consider Bidder to be in default, annul the Notice of Award, and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited, in whole in the case of a penal sum bid bond, and to the extent of Owner’s damages in the case of a damages-form bond. Such forfeiture will be Owner’s exclusive remedy if

Bidder defaults.

8.03 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of 7 days after the Effective Date of the

Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be released.

8.04 Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes do not have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will be released within 7 days after the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 9—CONTRACT TIMES

9.01 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be (a) substantially completed and (b) ready for final payment, and (c) Milestones (if any) are to be achieved, are set forth in the Agreement.

9.02 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial

Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the

Agreement.

ARTICLE 10—SUBSTITUTE AND “OR EQUAL” ITEMS

10.01 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration during the bidding and Contract award process of possible substitute or “or-equal” items. In cases in which the Contract allows the Contractor to request that Engineer authorize the use of a substitute or “or-equal” item of material or equipment, application for such acceptance may not be made to and will not be

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considered by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Contract.

10.02 All prices that Bidder sets forth in its Bid will be based on the presumption that the Contractor will furnish the materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents, as supplemented by Addenda. Any assumptions regarding the possibility of post-Bid approvals of

“or-equal” or substitution requests are made at Bidder’s sole risk.

ARTICLE 11—SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS

11.01 The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, must submit to Owner a list of the Subcontractors (as applicable) or Suppliers proposed for the following portions of the Work within five days after Bid opening:

A. Earthwork

B. Concrete

C. Electrical

D. Piping

E. Valves

F. Steel Tank

ARTICLE 12—PREPARATION OF BID

12.01 The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.

A. All blanks on the Bid Form must be completed in ink and the Bid Form signed in ink. Erasures or alterations must be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A Bid price must be indicated for each section, Bid item, alternate, adjustment unit price item, and unit price item listed therein.

B. If the Bid Form expressly indicates that submitting pricing on a specific alternate item is optional, and Bidder elects to not furnish pricing for such optional alternate item, then Bidder may enter the words “No Bid” or “Not Applicable.” Bids received without such items completed will be considered nonresponsive, defective, and removed from consideration of award.

12.02 A Bid by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate address and state of incorporation must be shown.

12.03 A Bid by a partnership must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature), accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership must be shown.

12.04 A Bid by a limited liability company must be executed in the name of the firm by a member or other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm must be shown.

12.05 A Bid by an individual must show the Bidder’s name and official address.

12.06 A Bid by a joint venture must be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer

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in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The joint venture must have been formally established prior to submittal of a Bid, and the official address of the joint venture must be shown.

12.07 All names must be printed in ink below the signatures.

12.08 The Bid must contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which must be filled in on the Bid Form.

12.09 Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid must be shown.

12.10 The Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s authority to do business in the state where the Project is located, or Bidder must certify in writing that it will obtain such authority within the time for acceptance of Bids and attach such certification to the Bid.

12.11 If Bidder is required to be licensed to submit a Bid or perform the Work in the state where the

Project is located, the Bid must contain evidence of Bidder’s licensure, or Bidder must certify in writing that it will obtain such licensure within the time for acceptance of Bids and attach such certification to the Bid. Bidder’s state contractor license number, if any, must also be shown on the Bid Form.

ARTICLE 13—BASIS OF BID

13.01 Lump Sum

A. Bidders must submit a Bid on a lump sum basis as set forth in the Bid Form.

13.02 Unit Price

A. Bidders shall submit on a unit prices basis for each item of Work listed in the unit price section of the Bid Form.

B. The “Bid Price” (sometimes referred to as the extended price) for each unit price Bid Item will be the product of the “Estimated Quantity” (which Owner or its representative has set forth in the Bid Form) for the item and the corresponding “Bid Unit Price” offered by the

Bidder. The total of all unit price Bid items will be the sum of these “Bid Prices,” such total will be used by Owner for Bid comparison purposes. The final quantities and Contract Price will be determined in accordance with Paragraph 13.03 of the General Conditions.

C. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.

13.03 Allowances

A. For cash allowances the Bid price shall include such amounts as the Bidder deems proper for

Contractor's overhead, costs, profit, and other expenses on account of cash allowances, if any, named in the Contract Documents, in accordance with Paragraph 13.02.B of the General

Conditions.

ARTICLE 14—SUBMITTAL OF BID

14.01 The required Bidding Documents are described in Article 2 of the Bid Proposal.

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14.02 A Bid must be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the Advertisement or invitation to bid and must be enclosed in a plainly marked package with the

Project title, and, if applicable, the designated portion of the Project for which the Bid is submitted, the name and address of Bidder, and must be accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in a separate package plainly marked on the outside with the notation “BID ENCLOSED.” A mailed Bid must be addressed to the location designated in the

Advertisement.

14.03 Bids received after the date and time prescribed for the opening of bids, or not submitted at the correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the

Bidder unopened.

ARTICLE 15—MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

15.01 An unopened Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids.

15.02 If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid in the manner specified in Paragraph 15.01 and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids.

15.03 If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, the Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned. Thereafter, if the Work is rebid, the Bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on the Work.

ARTICLE 16—OPENING OF BIDS

16.01 Bids will be opened at the time and place indicated in the advertisement or invitation to bid and, unless obviously non-responsive, read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major alternates, if any, will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

ARTICLE 17—BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

17.01 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid Form, but Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 18—EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

18.01 Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner also reserves the right to waive all minor

Bid informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.

18.02 Owner will reject the Bid of any Bidder that Owner finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible.

18.03 If Bidder purports to add terms or conditions to its Bid, takes exception to any provision of the

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Bidding Documents, or attempts to alter the contents of the Contract Documents for purposes of the Bid, whether in the Bid itself or in a separate communication to Owner or Engineer, then

Owner will reject the Bid as nonresponsive.

18.04 If Owner awards the contract for the Work, such award will be to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive Bid.

18.05 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.

18.06 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or Suppliers.

ARTICLE 19—BONDS AND INSURANCE

19.01 Article 6 of the General Conditions, as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions, sets forth Owner’s requirements as to performance and payment bonds, other required bonds (if any), and insurance. When the Successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner, it must be accompanied by required bonds and insurance documentation.

19.02 Article 8, Bid Security, of these Instructions, addresses any requirements for providing bid bonds as part of the bidding process.

ARTICLE 20—SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

20.01 When Owner issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by the unexecuted counterparts of the Agreement along with the other Contract Documents as identified in the Agreement. Within 15 days thereafter, Successful Bidder must execute and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and any bonds and insurance documentation required to be delivered by the Contract Documents to Owner. Within 10 days thereafter, Owner will deliver one fully executed counterpart of the Agreement to Successful

Bidder, together with printed and electronic copies of the Contract Documents as stated in

Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions.

ARTICLE 21—SALES AND USE TAXES

21.01 Owner is exempt from Texas state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. (Exemption No. 30118251898). Said taxes must not be included in the

Bid. Refer to Paragraph SC-7.10 of the Supplementary Conditions for additional information.

ARTICLE 22—CONTRACTS TO BE ASSIGNED

22.01 No additional Contracts will be assigned to the Contractor as part of the Project.

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1550-012-01 BID PROPOSAL APRIL 2026

SECTION 00 41 00

BID PROPOSAL

The terms used in this Bid with initial capital letters have the meanings stated in the Instructions to

Bidders, the General Conditions, and the Supplementary Conditions.

ARTICLE 1—OWNER AND BIDDER

1.01 This Bid is submitted to:

Mr. Jerry Shadden

General Manager

Trinity Bay Conservation District

2500 HWY. 124

Stowell, Texas 77661

1.02 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2—ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

2.01 The following documents are submitted with and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Bid Bond;

B. Qualifications Statement;

C. Evidence of authority to do business in the state of the Project; or a written covenant to obtain such authority within the time for acceptance of Bids;

D. Contractor Compliance with State Law;

E. Non-Collusion Affidavit;

F. Performance Bond;

G. Payment Bond;

H. Warranty Bond;

I. Certificate of Insurance;

J. Contractor Compliance with Texas Code 2270;

K. Contractor Compliance with Texas Code 809;

L. Contractor Compliance with Texas Code 2274;

M. Disclosure of Interested Parties;

N. List of Proposed Subcontractors; and

O. List of Proposed Suppliers.

ARTICLE 3—BASIS OF BID

Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following lump sum

(stipulated) prices and unit prices.

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BID SCHEDULE

FOR

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WEST WTP GROUND STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT

Item

No.

Description of Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount Bid

Construction of all Work required to complete in place and place in operation the Ground Storage Tank

Replacement project (except for Bid

Items as listed separately below), per Lump Sum.

LS 1 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

Construction of the Ground Storage

Tank No. 2 foundation as indicated on the Specifications and Drawings, per Lump Sum.

LS 1 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

Furnishing, erecting, and installing the Ground Storage Tank No. 2 structure as described in the

Specifications and indicated on the

Drawings, complete with associated materials, connections, appurtenances, and testing, per

Lump Sum.

LS 1 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

Mobilization, demobilization, bonds and insurance, per Lump Sum, not to exceed 5 percent of the total Bid

Proposal price.

LS 1 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Plan and control in accordance with specifications, laws, rules, and assumption of responsibility for plan and control, per Lump Sum.

LS 1 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

Trench Safety System development, design and implementation as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the assumption of responsibility for said system, per Lump Sum.

LS 1 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

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Item

No.

Description of Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount Bid

Additional 4,000 psi concrete with reinforcing, as needed in addition to what is shown on the Drawings, complete in place to be used at the

Owner’s discretion, per Cubic Yard.

CY 10 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

Additional 12-inch PVC C-900 pipe, as needed in addition to what is shown on the Drawings, complete in place to be used at the Owner’s discretion, per Linear Foot.

LF 50 $_______ . ___ $_______ . ___

TOTAL BASE BID (ITEMS 1 – 8) $_______ . ___

ARTICLE 4—BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACCEPTANCE PERIOD, INSTRUCTIONS, AND RECEIPT OF

ADDENDA

4.01 Bid Acceptance Period

A. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

4.02 Instructions to Bidders

A. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security.

4.03 Receipt of Addenda

A. Bidder hereby acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

Addendum Number Addendum Date

ARTICLE 5—BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

5.01 Bidder’s Representations

A. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents the following:

1. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, including Addenda.

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2. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

3. Bidder is familiar with all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

4. Bidder has carefully studied the reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and the drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the

Supplementary Conditions, with respect to the Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

5. Bidder has carefully studied the reports and drawings relating to Hazardous

Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

6. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Technical

Data identified in the Supplementary Conditions or by definition, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and Technical Data on (a) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (b) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, if selected as Contractor; and

(c) Bidder’s (Contractor’s) safety precautions and programs.

7. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, Bidder agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract

Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.

8. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

9. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and of discrepancies between Site conditions and the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Contractor.

10. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.

11. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents.

5.02 Bidder’s Certifications

A. The Bidder certifies the following:

1. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

2. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false

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or sham Bid.

3. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding.

4. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 5.02.A:

a. Corrupt practice means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process.

b. Fraudulent practice means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition.

c. Collusive practice means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels.

d. Coercive practice means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

BIDDER hereby submits this Bid as set forth above:

Bidder:

(typed or printed name of organization)

By:

(individual’s signature)

Name:

(typed or printed)

Title: Date:

If Bidder is a corporation, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.

Attest:

Title: Date:

Address for giving notices:

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Bidder’s Contact:

Phone:

Email:

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1550-012-01 BID BOND APRIL 2026

SECTION 00 41 50

BID BOND

Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, Owner, or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

BIDDER (name and address):

SURETY (name and address of principal place of business):

OWNER (name and address):

BID

Bid Due Date:

Description (Name and location):

BOND

Bond Number:

Date:

Penal Sum: (Words)

(Figures) $

Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth in this Bid Bond, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.

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BIDDER SURETY

Bidder’s Name Surety’s Name

By: By:

Signature Signature (attach power of attorney)

Print Name Print Name

Date Date

Title Title

Note: (1) Addresses are to be used for giving any required notice. (2) Provide execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers, if necessary.

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1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond. Payment of the penal sum is the extent of Bidder’s and Surety’s liability. Recovery of such penal sum under the terms of this Bond will be Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy upon default of

Bidder.

2. Default of Bidder occurs upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding

Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the Bidding

Documents.

3. This obligation will be null and void if:

3.1 Owner accepts Bidder’s Bid and Bidder delivers within the time required by the Bidding

Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and payment bonds required by the

Bidding Documents, or

3.2 All Bids are rejected by Owner, or

3.3 Owner fails to issue a Notice of Award to Bidder within the time specified in the Bidding

Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Bidder and, if applicable, consented to by Surety when required by Paragraph 5 hereof).

4. Payment under this Bond will be due and payable upon default of Bidder and…