Blower Purchase for WWTP Unit 4

The City of Katy, Texas is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of one multistage centrifugal blower unit with accessories for Wastewater Treatment Plant Unit 4 under IFB, with sealed bids due August 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope covers a skid-mounted blower assembly with a 150 HP motor, inlet accessories (10" butterfly valve, inlet filter/silencer, and pressure gauge), discharge accessories (8" check valve, 8" butterfly valve, and pressure gauge), and a local control panel. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required for the project. Work must commence within ten calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 140 calendar days; liquidated damages of $200 per day apply for delays beyond the specified timeframe.

The contract will be awarded on the basis of the lowest qualified bid. A performance bond and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract price are required if contract price exceeds $50,000 under Texas Government Code Chapter 2253. The contractor must carry comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000, worker's compensation coverage, business automobile liability insurance, and an umbrella liability policy of $2,000,000, naming the City of Katy and the professional engineer as additional insureds.

Bidders must submit a non-collusion affidavit, completed conflict of interest questionnaire, and Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with assigned certificate number prior to contract execution. The contractor must verify compliance with Texas Government Code sections prohibiting boycotts of Israel and active business operations with Sudan, Iran, or designated foreign terrorist organizations. All contract materials are exempt from Texas state sales tax. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive bid irregularities. Award may be delayed up to 90 days after bid opening.