Construction and Installation of River Pump & Water Line - Slaughter-Harris Ranch

Texas A&M AgriLife's Administrative Services Procurement Office has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6539) for the construction and installation of a river pump and water line system at the Slaughter-Harris Ranch. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution for water infrastructure development, focusing on specialized construction services for pump and water line installation. Interested vendors must submit all questions by Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time, with a mandatory HUB Subcontracting Preproposal Webinar scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. All bid submissions are required to be made electronically through the AggieBid platform (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU) by Monday, December 1, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Vendors must register as bidders within the AggieBid system prior to submission and are strongly advised to complete registration early to prevent potential technical complications. The primary procurement contact is Mikayla Hancock, CTCD, Buyer III, who can be reached at 979-314-5846 or Mikayla.hancock@ag.tamu.edu.

While the procurement document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or precise contract values, the inclusion of a HUB Subcontracting Preproposal Webinar suggests potential opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in Texas. The bid requires vendors to navigate the AggieBid platform, indicating a preference for technologically capable and electronically proficient contractors with expertise in water infrastructure construction. Vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of river pump and water line installation techniques, with potential emphasis on rural or agricultural infrastructure development. The procurement appears to be open to qualified construction firms with relevant experience in similar infrastructure projects, though specific qualification criteria are not detailed in the available documentation. Bidders should carefully review all solicitation documentation on the AggieBid website and be prepared to provide comprehensive technical and operational capabilities for the Slaughter-Harris Ranch water infrastructure project.