Westlake MUD No. 1 Water Plant No. 1 Chloramine Conversion

Westlake Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD No. 1) in Harris County, Texas is soliciting sealed bids for construction of Water Plant No. 1 Chloramine Conversion, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at BGE, Inc. in Houston. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

Scope includes installation of surface water yard piping from a meter station to existing ground storage tanks; installation of liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) and bleach chemical equipment; GST modifications including removal and replacement of overflow, weir, splash pad, and vent components with tank coating repairs; yard piping with fittings and valves; site restoration including pavement and hydromulch seeding; and electrical work including conduits, wire, ductbank, instrumentation, and controls. Contract completion is 270 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within seven days of that notice.

Bidders must demonstrate authority to do business in Texas, provide contractor license information, provide subcontractor qualifications, and submit documentation of successfully completing four similar projects in the Houston area within the last three years of comparable scope and cost. The bid is structured on a lump-sum basis for Unit A (Site Preparation) encompassing ten line items, plus Unit B (Supplemental Items) with six unit-price items. A 5 percent bid security is required in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Progress payments are made at 90 percent of approved applications with 10 percent retainage. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to complete within contract time. Texas prevailing wage requirements apply. The successful bidder must submit a completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with certificate number prior to contract execution, along with performance, payment, and maintenance bonds and proof of required insurance within seven days of award.