E769 #8 River Oaks WSC - Hydropneumatic Tank Replacement

River Oaks Water Supply Corporation, with Matagorda County, is requesting sealed bids for hydropneumatic tank replacement under GLO CDBG-MIT Grant Project #24-065-093-E769, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT at the Matagorda County Auditor's Office. Build America Buy America (BABA) compliance is mandatory; prevailing wage under Davis-Bacon and Related Acts applies.

The base scope replaces an existing 5,000-gallon hydropneumatic pressure tank with a new tank of the same capacity, including inlet and outlet connection piping, pressure relief valve, pressure gage, sight glass, air compression line, right-of-way preparation, broadcast seeding across 240 square yards, mobilization, and 129 linear feet of temporary sediment control fence installation and removal. Specifications include 4 linear feet of 4-inch ductile iron pipe and 16 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe. Two additive alternates are available: hydropneumatic tank cradle support foundations (two each) and replacement gate valves (one 4-inch and one 8-inch).

All contractors and subcontractors must be cleared through sam.gov prior to award and are not suspended or debarred. Section 3 compliance is mandatory, requiring demonstrated efforts to hire low- and moderate-income residents and engage local and minority business enterprises. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit bids. A 5% bid bond is required for contracts exceeding $100,000; payment and performance bonds are required for all prime contractors, with payment bonds due within 30 days of Notice of Award. Contract completion is 240 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delay.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT at 2200 7th Street, 4th Floor Conference Room, Bay City, Texas. Written questions are due by July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT through www.civcastusa.com. Matagorda County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and has 60 days from bid opening to review qualifications prior to award.