Hillcrest Estates Water Improvements Project - Phase II

El Paso County, Texas is requesting bids on the Hillcrest Estates Water Improvements Project — Phase II, a potable water distribution system installation, with proposals due October 7, 2026.

The scope encompasses installation of 8-inch and 12-inch PVC pipeline, gate valves, water service connections including yard piping within residents' property, water stubouts, bonnet boxes, master meters, fire hydrants, and related appurtenances. Work includes clearing, grubbing, trenching, backfill, and compaction. Technical specifications are detailed in the attached front-end specifications document (53-26 - Front Ends and Specs.pdf, 18MB), which establishes material quality standards, construction methods, joint connection protocols, valve installation standards, fire hydrant placement, service-line installation procedures, trenching depth and width requirements, backfill compaction specifications, and system pressure testing and disinfection procedures. Bidders must comply with these specifications and applicable Texas water utility standards and local regulations governing potable water distribution infrastructure.

The procurement timeline includes a questions-due date of October 7, 2026 (coincident with proposal due date). A pre-bid meeting or site visit date is not identified in the source material.