Pump Station Chemical Disinfection System

Copeville Special Utility District is requesting bids on design and construction of a Pump Station Chemical Disinfection System, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the issuing office in Farmersville, Texas.

The scope includes demolition of existing piping and equipment in chemical disinfection rooms; furnishing and installation of a chemical disinfection system and chloramine injection yard piping; concrete sidewalk repairs; and mobilization, bonding, and insurance. Bidders are required to conduct a thorough visual examination of the site during normal working hours; no pre-bid conference will be held. Questions must be submitted through www.civcastusa.com at least seven days prior to bid opening.

Contract award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid on a unit price basis. Bidders must establish contract time and associated liquidated damages at submission. Bid security in the form of a bid bond is required in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price. The apparent successful bidder's bid security will be retained until the contractor executes the contract, furnishes performance and payment bonds, and meets other conditions of the Notice of Award, which must occur within fifteen days of award.

Progress payments will be made monthly at 90 percent of the value of work completed, with 10 percent retained as retainage until final completion and acceptance. Final payment requires completion of all closeout requirements, receipt of warranties and record documents, and surety consent. A maintenance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price with a two-year term is required. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $1,000 per day for failure to complete remaining work after substantial completion.

All contractors must provide evidence of authority to do business in Texas and a state contractor's license number if applicable. The owner is exempt from Texas state sales and use taxes on incorporated materials and equipment; such taxes shall not be included in the bid. Bidding documents are available through www.civcastusa.com or from Dunaway at 118 McKinney Street, Farmersville, Texas 75442, at costs of $25 for electronic copies and $75 per printed set.