Construction of Water Plant Nos. 1 & 2 Chloramine Conversion & Surface Water Tie-In

Bissonnet Municipal Utility District in Harris County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for construction of chloramine conversion and surface water tie-in at Water Plant Nos. 1 & 2, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to Quiddity Engineering, LLC in Katy, and a pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams on September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (attendance not mandatory).

The scope encompasses construction at two sites: Water Plant No. 1 (13127 Balarama Drive, Houston) and Water Plant No. 2 (8550 Connaught Garden Drive, Houston). Work at both plants includes plant piping, valves, fittings, and appurtenances; ground storage tank tie-in modifications; overflow weir demolition and replacement; CMU building construction including foundation; LAS chemical feed equipment (pumps, tanks, injection quills, accessories); chlorine feed equipment and accessories; electrical equipment and MCC modifications; autosensory and autodialer panel modifications; transformer and panelboard additions; conduit, wiring, and ductbank; building power and lighting; instruments and controls; protective coatings; site work and restoration; and all components necessary for complete operational facilities. WP No. 1 additionally includes fence modifications.

Bidders must fill in completion time in calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion due within 30 calendar days of Substantial Completion. Bid items include lump sum pricing for move-in and set-up at each plant, disinfection and bacteriological testing, trench safety systems, storm water pollution prevention plan installation and maintenance, and a $50,000 allowance for necessary modifications.

A 5% bid bond payable to the Owner is required; the successful contractor must execute performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract sum. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation per Texas Labor Code, Commercial General Liability ($2 million general aggregate / $1 million per occurrence), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Excess Umbrella Liability ($2 million), and Builder's Risk Property Insurance to full insurable completed value for all above-ground structures on an all-risk basis. The contractor must obtain all required permits at no additional cost unless exempted and must submit Form 1295 (disclosure of interested parties) and certificate of filing at contract execution under Texas Government Code Section 2252.908. Bidding documents are available free at www.civcastusa.com. Contract award may be based on base bid alone or any combination of base bid, alternate bids, subcontractors, and selected substitutions; the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.