RFQ - Raw Water Wet Well Cleaning

West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) is requesting quotes for commercial diving services to clean two raw water intake wet wells located at 12114 Pleasant Panorama View, Austin, Texas, with quotes due November 3, 2026 by 12:00 PM. A site visit is strongly recommended before submission.

The scope includes removal of accumulated sediment, silt, organic material, and debris from both wet wells; cleaning of accessible wall and floor surfaces; and proper disposal of removed materials. Work is anticipated during December 2026, with wet wells cleaned sequentially to maintain raw water supply. The estimated material volume is approximately 20 cubic yards per wet well, though this quantity is not guaranteed. Quotes must include all labor, supervision, commercial diving services, equipment, pumping, containment, mobilization, demobilization, debris handling, and disposal costs.

Contractors must demonstrate experience with municipal raw water intakes and provide qualifications for dive supervisors and commercial dive teams. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation per statutory requirements, employers' liability as required by law, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and commercial diving/maritime coverage as applicable.

Quote packages must be itemized across seven line items: mobilization/demobilization, labor and dive services for each wet well, equipment rental, sediment handling and disposal, documentation services, and allowances or additional charges. Submissions should identify total lump-sum or not-to-exceed price, payment terms, assumptions, exclusions, quote validity period, crew size, proposed cleaning methods, containment approach, disposal method, and earliest mobilization date. Sealed quotes are submitted to Leo Cruz, Operations Manager, at 13215 Bee Cave Parkway, Building B, Suite 110, Bee Cave, Texas 78738. All work is subject to WTCPUA operational coordination and approval of shutdown, lockout, and return-to-service activities. Public opening is scheduled for 1:00 PM on November 3, 2026.