Air Vacuum Valve Coating

Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 70 is requesting sealed bids for removal and recoating of air vacuum valves at the Harris County Water Authority's above-ground and in-vault installations, with bids due October 1, 2026.

The scope includes removal of existing exterior coating systems, surface preparation, and application of new protective coatings to CWA air valves located both above ground and within vaults and manways. The work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with minimum rates specified in the bid documents.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time at Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., 501 South Austin Avenue Suite 1310, Georgetown, Texas, with remote participation available via Microsoft Teams. The public bid opening will also be available for remote viewing. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security of at least 2% of the total bid amount as a bid bond or certified/cashier's check. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price and a two-year maintenance bond equal to 50% of the construction cost; all bonds must be from surety companies holding Texas permits with a minimum Best Key Rating of B+ or better.

Bidders must submit a completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with their bid and provide a contractor's statement of qualification. The Owner, Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 70, is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes as a political subdivision, and this exemption must be passed to all subcontractors. Contract award is anticipated within 60 days of the bid opening date. The successful bidder must return fully executed contract documents within seven calendar days of receipt or risk bid disqualification.