Wetlands Pump Station Project

The City of Waco, Texas has issued a Request for Bid (RFB No. 2024-084) for the Wetlands Pump Station Project, which involves comprehensive infrastructure and electrical system upgrades. The project requires demolition and abandonment of existing components, construction of a 20-ft by 20-ft elevated electric platform approximately 10 feet above ground level, and installation of electrical gear, conduit, cable, and a SCADA Panel. Key technical deliverables include drilled pier foundations extending to gray limestone at 36 feet depth, with specific engineering requirements such as temporary steel casing, concrete specifications, and seismic design criteria. The procurement involves 11 line items primarily priced on a lump sum basis, with a fixed $15,000 charge for Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative service modifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on November 20, 2024, at 1752 Eichelberger Crossing in Waco, with questions from potential bidders due by November 27, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. CT. The bid submission deadline is December 11, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. CT, with a bid opening via Zoom video conferencing at 2:05 P.M. CT on the same day.

The RFB does not specify any set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the procurement. Bidders must provide a list of available equipment and certify that their pricing was determined independently without consultation with competitors. The pre-bid meeting attendance sheet reveals significant local and regional interest, with multiple Texas-based companies expressing intent to bid, including Wallace Electric, McNamara Metal Works, A&N Works, and Control Panels USA. The project requires specialized technical capabilities, particularly in electrical infrastructure, PLC programming, and SCADA system integration, with specific requirements for cellular communications using a GE Orbit cellular modem and Airgain Antenna. While no specific total project budget or award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple line items suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. The project will involve intricate technical work, including HMI interface development, PLC programming for pump control, and remote monitoring capabilities.