Kempner Pump Station

Salado Water Supply Corporation is requesting competitive sealed proposals for construction of the Kempner Pump Station in Bastrop County, Texas, with proposals due July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and public opening immediately thereafter at 410 Salado Plaza Drive, Salado, Texas 76571.

The scope comprises furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials for a booster pump station with four variable-speed pump packages, a CMU building, electrical systems, and site improvements. The Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost is $2.4 million. Construction start is anticipated July 27, 2026, with Substantial Completion required within 320 calendar days and Final Completion within 40 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to meet the Substantial Completion deadline.

Evaluation is weighted: Proposed Project Cost (40 points), Experience and Past Performance of Offeror (40 points), Ability to Meet Proposed Budget and Time for Construction (10 points), and Other Factors including quality of work, safety record, and claims history (10 points). Each proposal requires Proposal Security of not less than 5% of the base proposal amount as a cashier's check or Offeror's Bond. Upon award, the successful contractor must execute a 100% Payment Bond and Performance Bond within 15 days of notice of award.

Proposals may be held for up to 90 days from opening for review, qualification verification, and financing purposes. Owner maintains 5% retainage on progress payments under Texas Water Code Section 49.276 until final completion and acceptance. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive informalities.

Questions and inquiries are due by 3:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026. The final addenda deadline is June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Site visits are permitted upon request; no pre-bid conference is scheduled.