Court Lift Station No. 1 Expansion

Katy West Municipal Utility District is requesting sealed bids for the Court Lift Station No. 1 Expansion in Fort Bend County, Texas, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time via www.CivcastUSA.com and public opening at Quiddity Engineering LLC in Houston.

The scope encompasses demolition of two existing submersible pumps and cables; installation of two new submersible pumps with base elbows and cables; riser pipe modification with protective coatings; motor overload adjustment; installation of elapsed time meters and closed seal barrier entry seals, conduit, and wire; and design, installation, rental, and operation of a temporary bypass system for the project duration, including temporary power, piping, valves, fuel, and site restoration. The District will issue the contract as a lump-sum bid with six line items: mobilization and startup, City of Katy inspection fee (3% of construction total), main construction work, pump purchase and delivery (not to exceed $43,736), temporary bypass system operation, and a $10,000 allowance for unforeseen conditions.

Contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements per Attachment B with penalties of $60 per worker per day for non-compliance. Performance and payment bonds are each required at 100% of contract price; a two-year maintenance bond at 50% of construction costs; and a surety company with a minimum Best Key Rating of "B+" or better, authorized to issue bonds in Texas. Bid security of 2% of total bid amount is required as either a bid bond or certified/cashier's check. Economic disincentives of $1,000 per calendar day apply for failure to meet contract completion time, with limited Force Majeure exceptions. The successful bidder must execute all contract documents, bonds, and insurance certificates within seven calendar days of award notification, anticipated within sixty days of bid opening. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference may be held per addenda.