Bid NO. 26-09 A. J. Brown WWTP Chlorine Storage Building Rehabilitation

The City of Huntsville, Texas is soliciting sealed bids for the rehabilitation of the A.J. Brown Wastewater Treatment Plant Chlorine Storage Building under Bid No. 26-09. The procurement requires furnishing and installation of a complete chlorine disinfection system capable of delivering up to 1,000 pounds per day, including dual ton cylinder mounted vacuum regulators, automatic switchover equipment, vacuum feeders, ejectors, dual ton scales, emergency shutoff valves, control panels, and leak detection systems. Additional work encompasses electrical and instrumentation upgrades consisting of wall vents, heaters, roof exhausts, lighting, electrical panels, transformers, and a chlorine control system with programmable logic controllers and remote terminal units. The project must be completed within 90 calendar days from the award date, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,500 per calendar day for non-completion. Contract award will be determined on a best value basis considering price, quality, safety record, and past performance. Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at 94 Parker Creek Road, Huntsville, TX 77320, with pre-registration required by January 28, 2026. Written questions must be submitted by February 2, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., with final addenda issued by February 4, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Sealed proposal packets are due February 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time at the City Secretary's office located at 448 State Highway 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77320, with public bid opening to follow. Failure to attend the mandatory site visit will result in automatic disqualification.

No specific set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other designated organization types are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced. The documents do not specify funding sources or total project budgets. Contractors must provide a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount and a payment bond for the full contract amount within ten days of award. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim, and statutory workers' compensation coverage are required. Mobilization costs may not exceed 3 percent of the base bid, with 50 percent payable upon receipt of required submittals and the remaining 50 percent upon completion of 10 percent of project work. The City anticipates occupancy of the facility by April 2026, and the contract term extends 90 days following equipment delivery, with either party able to terminate with 30 days written notice.