Iola 0. 100 MGD Package Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Iola, Texas is requesting bids for construction of a 0.100 MGD package wastewater treatment plant, lift station, and general site work, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is subject to DBE participation goals of 24.50% for Minority Business Enterprises and 11.34% for Women-owned Business Enterprises, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and American Iron and Steel requirements — all federal conditions tied to CDBG-MIT funding.

The City is procuring in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, the General Land Office, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project is managed by Bleyl Engineering (Firm No. 678). Bids are delivered to 1722 Broadmoor Drive, Suite 210, Bryan, Texas. Bid documents are available for a $200 deposit per set, refundable within 10 days of bid opening if returned in good condition.

Contract completion is 300 consecutive calendar days from the commencement date, with liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day of delay. A 5% bid bond is required for bids exceeding $100,000; alternatives include certified checks or U.S. Government Bonds. Performance and payment bonds are required prior to work commencement. All contractors and subcontractors must be verified as non-debarred and non-suspended through the System for Award Management prior to award.

The project is funded through CDBG-MIT with a TWDB loan (including principal forgiveness) and an EPA grant. Contract award is contingent upon release of funds from TWDB. The work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local law, including CDBG-MIT program requirements, environmental conditions, and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulations.