Stillhouse Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2

The City of Gatesville, Texas is requesting qualifications for engineering, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services for the Stillhouse Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 2, with responses due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via BeaconBid.

The scope encompasses site improvements, influent screening enhancements, aeration system additions to the biological treatment process, clarifier rehabilitation, ancillary improvements including valving and sludge dewatering systems, and electrical, controls, and SCADA upgrades. The selected firm will provide comprehensive support through design and construction phases, including bid document preparation and review, contractor bid evaluation, permitting agency coordination, pre-construction conferences, periodic site monitoring, change order preparation, submittal review, material and laboratory testing, final inspections, and record drawings.

Evaluation criteria are Experience (60 points), Work Performance (25 points), and Capacity to Perform (15 points). The City will select the most qualified respondent and negotiate fair and reasonable compensation; for contracts exceeding $50,000, profit must be identified and negotiated separately.

Professional liability insurance is required at minimum limits of $1 million commercial general liability per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate. Business automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit and workers' compensation insurance are also mandatory. Project funding may derive from certificates of obligation and/or grant funds, including potential TWDB financial assistance. Respondents must comply with applicable federal and state requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and applicable TWDB requirements under 40 CFR Part 33. The City reserves the right to hold qualifications for 90 days without taking action and to negotiate with any and all qualified firms. Firm names will be read aloud at City Hall (803 E Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528) at the time of the deadline.