2026-2027 Water Renewal Project

Benbrook Water Authority is requesting sealed bids for construction of 6- and 8-inch water main replacements totaling approximately 9,450 linear feet and 6-, 8-, and 10-inch sanitary sewer main replacements totaling approximately 2,750 linear feet across multiple streets in Benbrook, Texas, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project includes meter replacement for approximately 900 services. Two bidding alternatives are offered: Alternative A for open-cut construction and Alternative B for pipe-bursting methods.

Water main work spans Bryant Street (3,100 LF), Estes Street (600 LF), McKinley Street 1000 Block (300 LF), Thornhill Road (1,250 LF), and Winding Way (3,200 LF). Sewer main work spans Winding Way (1,200 LF), One Main Place (550 LF), and Capra Way (400 LF). Bidders must submit a qualified contractor statement of qualifications with financial statements, experience records, and equipment schedules. The contractor must perform work valued at no less than 50 percent of the total contract value with its own organization unless otherwise approved by BWA. Performance, payment, and maintenance bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required upon award. Bid security of 5 percent of the maximum total bid price must accompany all bids as a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond.

Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; final completion within 210 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the completion deadline. Contract award is anticipated within 30 days of bid opening, with bids remaining open for evaluation for up to 60 days. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the BWA Office, 1121 Mercedes, Benbrook, Texas 76126. Final payment is based on actual quantities using unit pricing. The contract is subject to Texas Government Code Chapter 2252 regarding nonresident bidder bid adjustments. Design engineer is Westwood Professional Services; Dillon Burton, P.E., is available at 817-412-7155 or Dillon.Burton@westwoodps.com.