East Williamson County Regional Water System Expansion Trinity Well Infrastructure Improvements

The Brazos River Authority is soliciting sealed bids through Request for Bids (RFB No. 25-1368) for the East Williamson County Regional Water System Expansion Trinity Well Infrastructure Improvements project. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive infrastructure improvements at Trinity Well #1, located on the water treatment plant campus, with the primary objective of increasing regional water system capacity by up to 4 million gallons per day. Specific project deliverables include connecting the new well to existing infrastructure, installing motor actuated rate-of-flow control valves and flow meters, constructing cooling towers, building chlorine contact chambers, installing chemical injection systems, and completing associated yard piping, stormwater drainage, and access road improvements. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM on October 16, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, who must submit a 5% bid bond, and the total project duration is estimated at 280 days, with substantial completion targeted for the 250th day following the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are established at $5,500 per day for delays in substantial completion and $3,000 per day for final completion.

The Brazos River Authority encourages participation from Small, Minority, Women Owned Businesses and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), though no specific HUB participation goal is mandated for this project. The procurement appears to be funded through the Brazos River Authority's capital improvement budget, with the project aimed at expanding regional water system infrastructure capacity. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance, payment, and warranty bonds as part of the contract requirements. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project involves integrating new infrastructure with existing water treatment plant systems. Although a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements and the goal of adding 4 million gallons of water per day suggest a significant capital investment. Prospective bidders should carefully review all project specifications and be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in water infrastructure development, well integration, and municipal water system expansion.