South Elevated Water Tank Rehab Project

The City of Alice, Texas is requesting bids for rehabilitation of the South Elevated Water Storage Tank (500,000 gallons) with bids due September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Alice City Hall. The project is financed through a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG-MIT) administered by the General Land Office under HUD. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply, and MBE, SBE, WBE, VBE, and Section 3 Business participation is encouraged.

Scope includes blast cleaning and inspection of interior and exterior surfaces, structural steel repairs and alterations, installation of cable safety climb devices and replacement ladders, interior and exterior painting with specialized coating systems, disinfection, and hydrostatic testing. The contractor must demonstrate full experience and qualifications in structural repairs, blast containment, and lead abatement for large elevated steel storage tanks. A qualified full-time field superintendent must be on-site throughout the project, with complete project records maintained on-site. Exterior blast debris must be sampled and classified; if hazardous waste (lead content exceeding 5 ppm) is identified, on-site treatment by a qualified subcontractor is required at additional cost to the contractor.

The project must be completed within 240 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays. All contractors and subcontractors must clear the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and cannot be debarred or suspended. Bid security of 5% (bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds) is required. Bidders must register at www.CivcastUSA.com to obtain plans and specifications at no charge; documents are also available at Alice City Hall, 301 East Market Street. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may hold bids for up to 90 days for review and bidder qualification investigation.