Carbon Slurry Mixer and Parts for Water Plant II

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is requesting sealed or electronic bids for a Carbon Slurry Mixer and Parts for Water Plant II, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST and public opening at 10:00 AM on August 20. Questions are due August 10, 2026.

The scope is a Lightnin Model 86Q40 mixer gearbox and motor assembly, or a manufacturer-approved equivalent replacement, with a complete gearbox, mounting gear if applicable, wiring, connectors, accessories, and warranty coverage. The motor must be a 326T frame rated at 40/18 HP, operating at 1800/1200 RPM with 460V, 60 Hz, three-phase power, and must employ a double reduction gear drive compatible with existing mixer applications. Bidding requires itemized pricing for the carbon slurry mixer, gearbox, mounting gear, wiring and accessories, warranty, and freight. Pricing must remain firm until material delivery.

A non-mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Water Plant II, 1495 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, Texas. The delivery location is the same address.

Bidders must submit debarment certification, ethics statement, conflict of interest questionnaire, Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), residence certification, and state law verifications regarding Iran/Sudan sanctions, Israel boycott prohibition, firearm non-discrimination, and energy company boycott compliance. The Board requires W9 or W8 tax forms and agreement to receive payment via ACH direct deposit. The Board holds federal, state, and local tax exemption and will not accept tax in bids. Evaluation is scheduled for August 20–26, 2026, with final recommendations on August 27 and Board presentation for approval on September 14. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to the lowest responsible bidder, increase or decrease quantities, and extend the bid period up to 90 days.