Big Lake Santa Rita Golf Course Effluent Pump Station

The City of Big Lake, Texas is requesting bids for construction of a new effluent lift station and force main at the Santa Rita Golf Course, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time at City Hall (203 N. Plaza, Big Lake, Texas 76932).

The scope comprises construction of a new lift station equipped with two submersible pumps, pump hardware, and controls; installation of approximately 550 linear feet of 6-inch Schedule 40 force main (purple pipe) from the new lift station to the Santa Rita Golf Course irrigation pond; and installation of gate valves and tee fittings along the existing effluent discharge line. Project number is 5520-14.

The City anticipates the total bid price at approximately $200,000. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days, with final completion within 120 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value until 50 percent completion is achieved, after which retainage is eliminated if work remains satisfactory. Upon substantial completion, payment will be made to bring total payments to 100 percent less the estimated value of incomplete work.

Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum bid price (base bid plus all alternates) is required in the form of a bid bond. Performance and payment bonds and proof of worker's compensation insurance are required. Bidders must provide a completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with a certificate number prior to contract award. The City is exempt from Texas state sales and use taxes; taxes must not be included in the bid price. Bidding documents are available through www.civcastusa.com, with the Issuing Office at Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc., Abilene, Texas. No pre-bid conference was scheduled.