Conventional WTP Filter Gallery Modifications

The City of Temple, Texas is requesting bids for conventional water treatment plant filter gallery modifications under ITB 51-01-26, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST via the Euna Procurement online portal or hard copy submission. The scope includes sand blasting and recoating all filter gallery piping, replacing all nuts and bolts on filter gallery piping, and reconfiguring conventional filter effluent piping and chemical injection points.

The project is structured as a base bid with three additive alternates (Alternate A, B, and C) specified in lump sum and unit price formats. The engineer's estimate of probable cost is $2.25 million. The selected contractor must complete all work within 90–120 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with contract award anticipated for October 2026. Place of performance is the Conventional Water Treatment Plant at 4820 Parkside Drive, Temple, Texas.

Prevailing wage rate requirements apply per Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, Subchapter B, Section 2253.021. A bid bond of not less than 5 percent of the total bid amount is required with submission. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract price. The City of Temple qualifies for Texas sales tax exemption, and the contractor may obtain a limited sales and use tax permit.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 5, 2026 (note: this date has passed as of the current procurement posting of August 25). Questions are due August 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Bid opening occurs immediately following the submission deadline via virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. Bidders must examine site conditions, review all contract documents, and acknowledge receipt of all addenda prior to bid submission.