SSLGC Water Treatment Plant Pressure Filter Rehabilitation Project

The Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive Water Treatment Plant Pressure Filter Rehabilitation Project located in Nixon, Texas. The procurement is a Request for Bids (RFB) seeking construction services for rehabilitating horizontal pressure filters, specifically targeting Filters #8, #10, and #12. Key project deliverables include blasting and repainting the interior of Filter #8, replacing filter media in Filter #8, replacing valves across multiple filters, and replacing solenoid banks. The project requires extensive technical work, including replacing 13 butterfly valves per filter, four air release valves, eight manway gaskets, and performing intricate rehabilitation tasks such as replacing trough piping, underdrain nozzles, and the PVC header/lateral air wash system. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the SSLGC Gonzales Water Treatment Plant, with bid submissions due on August 13, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. Evaluation criteria will include price, contractor experience, reputation, quality of services, impact on historically underutilized businesses, safety record, proposed personnel, and financial capability.

The contract has several important organizational restrictions and considerations, including requirements for bidders to submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid amount. The procurement is subject to Texas Government Code and Local Government Code provisions, with specific compliance requirements for historically underutilized businesses, firearm entities, and boycott restrictions. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project emphasizes coordination with the existing water treatment facility, noting that only one filter can be out of service at any time and requiring 14-day advance notice for all work. The estimated maximum construction budget is approximately $930,000, which covers all incidental and contingent expenses associated with the project. The target construction timeline indicates a commencement date of September 9, 2024, with a projected completion date of April 7, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate the technical capability to perform highly specialized water treatment plant rehabilitation work, including precise media specification requirements and complex valve replacement procedures.