West WTP Ground Storage Tank Replacement

Trinity Bay Conservation District is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new Ground Storage Tank No. 2 at the West Water Treatment Plant in Stowell, Texas, with bids due June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the West WTP site (524 TX-65, Anahuac, Texas 77514). Prevailing wage requirements apply under Texas Government Code Article 5159a, with rates established by General Decision Number TX20260056 effective January 2, 2026 for heavy construction in Chambers and Liberty Counties.

The scope includes construction of a new Ground Storage Tank No. 2 with associated appurtenances, cathodic protection system, piping, structural, electrical, and instrumentation components; construction of 12-inch pipelines to and from the new tank with connections to existing piping; and modifications to the existing Ground Storage Tank No. 1 inlet piping. Bids are submitted on a lump-sum basis with eight bid items: base bid covering all work except separately listed items, foundation construction, tank structure furnishing and erection, mobilization/demobilization/bonds/insurance (not to exceed 5% of total bid), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Trench Safety System development, and two unit-price items for additional concrete and PVC pipe. Substantial completion is required within 365 days after the Contract Times commence, with completion ready for final payment within 395 days.

Bidders must submit qualifications statements demonstrating financial stability, safety performance, insurance coverage, construction experience, and key personnel information. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid price is required. The apparent successful bidder must execute the Agreement and furnish performance and payment bonds within 15 days of the Notice of Award. TBCD is exempt from Texas state sales and use taxes (Exemption No. 30118251898), and these taxes must not be included in bids. Bidding documents are available for free download from www.civcastusa.com. The project engineer is Plummer Associates, Inc., Project Manager Lynsy Varner, P.E., at (817) 806-1733.