Lift Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Ellinger Texas

Fayette County, Texas is requesting bids on lift station and wastewater treatment plant replacement for the Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation under a CDBG-DR project funded by the Texas General Land Office, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2 p.m. in La Grange. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply, and Section 3 preference certifications are required.

The scope comprises Jarmon Street Lift Station Replacement (wet well, pumps, piping, valves, and fittings); stand-by generator installation (concrete pads, piping, and associated components); 92,000 gallon-per-day Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement; and pipe bursting and manhole restoration. The bid documents contain 31 line items combining lump-sum and linear-footage quantities. Performance must be completed within 365 calendar days following Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount for contracts exceeding $100,000. Required submittals include proof of active SAM.gov registration, contractor qualifications statements, Section 3 preference certifications, civil rights certifications, prevailing wage rate certifications, and liability insurance documentation. All contractors must comply with federal nondiscrimination requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the stipulated completion date; excusable delays are permitted for acts of God, government actions, and unforeseen circumstances. Fayette County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, hold bids for up to 60 days for review, and award on the basis of best value rather than lowest bid alone.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at project locations in Ellinger. Bid documents are available for a $200 deposit through Weishuhn Engineering Inc. or at no charge through www.CivcastUSA.com.