Biedenharn Pump Station & Tank site Phase 2

Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3A is requesting sealed bids for Phase 2 construction at the Biedenharn Pump Station & Tank site, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time to Cude Engineers in San Antonio, Texas. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses installation of a 600,000-gallon ground storage tank, 8,000-gallon hydropneumatic tank, 600 gpm booster pump, 1.5 HP in-tank mixer, 5 HP air compressor, air release valves, hydro tank concrete foundation, chemical tanks, gate valves, junction box, yard piping, fencing, electrical equipment and instrumentation, material testing, and facility startup to expand an existing water facility. Pulte Homes of Texas, LP is the developer and Cude Engineers is the project engineer.

Bidders must demonstrate completion of three similar projects in the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area within the past five years. Minimum prevailing wage rates apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258; contractors must maintain wage records subject to Owner inspection and face $60 per worker per day penalties for non-compliance. All bid prices must include Texas sales and use taxes, though the Owner is exempt as a political subdivision and contractors must pass tax savings to the Owner. Bidders must submit completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with assigned certificate number prior to bid submission.

The contract specifies 365 calendar days for substantial completion and 30 additional calendar days for final completion following Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 2% of total bid, and the successful bidder must execute performance and payment bonds each at 100% of contract price and a one-year maintenance bond at 10% of construction costs. Surety must hold minimum Best Key Rating of "B+" or better and be authorized to issue bonds in Texas. Contract documents are available at www.CivcastUSA.com to registered bidders at no charge.