200, 000 Gallon Elevated Tank

The City of Trenton, Fannin County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for fabrication, delivery, and construction of a 200,000-gallon elevated water storage tank under project B009033.001-ET, with bids due June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at Dunaway's office in Farmersville, Texas.

The scope encompasses tank fabrication and construction, yard piping installation, electrical and SCADA system installation, seeding, and tank logo installation, with an alternate bid option available for a 200,000-gallon composite elevated water storage tank in lieu of the steel-legged design. The contract documents include EJCDC C-700 standard general conditions, supplementary conditions, detailed specifications for earthwork, concrete, structural components, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment, and 16-sheet drawings. Bidders must conduct site visits and examinations during normal working hours by arrangement with the owner or engineer; no pre-bid conference was held.

Bid security of 5 percent of the maximum bid price (base bid plus all alternates) in the form of a bid bond is required. Progress payments will be made monthly at 90 percent of completed work value with 10 percent retainage until final completion. A maintenance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price with a two-year term from final completion is required prior to final payment. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and an additional $1,000 per day for failure to complete remaining work after substantial completion.

Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The selected contractor must execute the agreement and furnish performance and payment bonds within 15 days of notice of award. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications within 5 days of the owner's request, provide evidence of authorization to do business in Texas or a certification to obtain such authority, and submit contractor license information if applicable. The owner is exempt from Texas state sales and use taxes; applicable exempt taxes should not be included in the bid price.