Proposed Water Main Replacement

Penelope Water Supply Corporation is requesting bids for a proposed water main replacement project under TWDB Project No. RWAF #21842, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Penelope Volunteer Fire Department in Penelope, Texas. All contracts are subject to United States Iron and Steel requirements per Texas Water Code 17.183 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2252, Subchapter G.

MBEs, SBEs, WBEs, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Section 3 Businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All contractors and subcontractors must not be suspended or debarred prior to contract award.

Site visits may be coordinated and scheduled with operator Buster Russell at (254) 479-0750 at his discretion; no pre-bid meeting will be held. Inquiries regarding site visits, design, and bid documents should be directed to Burkes and Walker Engineering LLC at (903) 818-2658 or walkertrey713@gmail.com. Bidding documents are available in printed form with half-size drawings for $150.00, by email PDF at no cost, or through Civcast at no cost, with documents located at 407 Seneca Drive, Waxahachie, Texas 75165 and contact Trey Walker at (903) 818-2658 or walkertrey71@gmail.com.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount issued by an acceptable surety, or alternatively a certified check, bank draft payable to Penelope WSC, or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds at par value. Penelope WSC reserves the right to hold bids for up to 60 days from the date of bid opening for review and investigation of bidder qualifications prior to contract award. The contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board and is expected to be funded in part by financial assistance from TWDB.