Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Paving to Serve Brookwater Section 1B

Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 79 is requesting sealed bids for water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and paving infrastructure to serve the Brookwater Section 1B single-family subdivision, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via conference call.

The scope encompasses approximately 1,164 linear feet of 8-inch AWWA C-900 PVC water lines; 1,327 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe at varying depths (843 feet at 0–8 feet and 484 feet at 8–12 feet); approximately 1,300 linear feet of storm sewer ranging from 24-inch to 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe; and approximately 5,971 square yards of concrete paving with lime-stabilized subgrade preparation. Bids are organized by unit price items across sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, paving, erosion control, supplemental, and miscellaneous categories.

The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 75 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within 15 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are $750 per calendar day for delays beyond schedule. A bid bond or certified check equal to 2% of the total bid amount is required; upon award, performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract price and a two-year maintenance bond for 50% of construction costs are due. The surety must maintain a minimum Best Key Rating of B+ or better and be authorized to do business in Texas. Minimum wage rates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 apply; non-compliance penalties are $60 per worker per day. Certain Texas sales and use tax exemptions on materials and equipment apply, with contractors required to pass savings to the owner. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous and economical, with award expected within 60 days of bid opening. Sealed electronic bids are to be opened at A&S Engineers, Inc. in Houston, Texas.