Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System East Plant 40MGD & Rehab - Equipment Preselection

The Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System is seeking equipment preselection proposals for the East Plant 40MGD Expansion and Rehabilitation project, involving multiple municipal entities including Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park, and Leander in Williamson County, Texas. The procurement specifically targets equipment proposals for six critical systems: submersible pumps for influent lift stations, process air blowers, cloth media disc filters, UV disinfection equipment, progressive cavity pumps, and sludge dewatering belt filter presses. Proposals are due on October 23, 2025, at 2 P.M. local time at 3400 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX, with a competitive sealed proposal process that will evaluate submissions based on a 50/50 weighted criteria of cost and non-cost factors. The evaluation will use a maximum 1,000-point scoring system, requiring proposers to demonstrate extensive technical qualifications, including manufacturer credentials, installation references, and proof of at least three similar U.S. installations operating for a minimum of one year. Proposers are limited to submitting one equipment package per proposal, with the top-scoring proposer in each equipment category receiving a Notice of Award.

The project involves significant disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, with current fair share objectives of 24.50% for minority business enterprises and 11.34% for women-owned business enterprises in the construction category. Funding for the project will be partially provided through a loan or grant from the Texas Water Development Board's Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which mandates compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, American Iron and Steel provisions, and Build America, Buy America Act requirements. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement and plant expansion suggests a significant capital investment. Contractors must adhere to strict federal and state regulatory standards, including equal employment opportunity regulations and debarment provisions. The project will require extensive documentation, including monthly wage rate certifications, payroll records, and project public awareness documentation, indicating a complex and highly regulated procurement process with multiple compliance requirements.