O. N Stevens Water Treatment Plant Flocculation Upgrades and Baffling Improvements

The City of Corpus Christi Finance & Procurement Department is requesting bids for flocculation upgrades and baffling improvements at the O. N Stevens Water Treatment Plant under RFB No. 7208, with bids due June 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit took place May 6, 2026; requests for clarification were due May 13, 2026.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing walking beam flocculators in Plant 1 (Basins 1 and 2) and replacement with new vertical turbine mixers, associated structural upgrades, construction of a new Power Control Room building (PCR-14) for electrical infrastructure, installation of stainless-steel baffle walls in secondary sedimentation basins, sludge piping modifications, slide gate replacements, and site, electrical, and HVAC improvements. The contractor must self-perform a minimum of 50 percent of the work. Substantial completion is required within 1,165 days. Bidders must submit a Statement of Experience demonstrating at least five years of continuous operation and satisfactory completion of at least five similar projects within the last five years equal to or greater in size and complexity.

Contract award is projected for July 2026 with anticipated notice to proceed in July 2026. Bid security of five percent of the bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond or certified funds. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on evaluation factors including quality, adaptability, bidder capacity, experience, efficiency, integrity, and financial responsibility. The selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds compliant with Texas Government Code 2253 and submit proof of insurance prior to work commencement. Mobilization costs may not exceed five percent of the base bid; bonds and insurance costs may not exceed two percent. Bids should exclude taxes as the City is tax exempt. Bidders must comply with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 regarding conflict of interest disclosures and submit Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) if selected for award.