Award
Texas A&M AgriLife Research AG-RSCH-ITB-6486
Drip Irrigation System in Lubbock, Texas
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
April 23, 2025
Identifier
AG-RSCH-ITB-6486
The government buyer is Texas A&M AgriLife Research, located in Lubbock, Texas. The awarded vendor is to provide a turn-key drip irrigation system installation covering approximately 50 acres, including labor, materials, equipment, startup, and operation training. The system specifications include tape lines spaced 40 inches apart, pressure compensating non-anti-siphon emitters at 16-inch centers delivering 0.10 gallons per hour, with a total designed flow of 455 gallons per minute sourced from a nearby well. The main water line is specified as 8-inch PIP, and the system must be compatible with the existing automation system controller (Model EC3-Pro). The contract includes valves, solenoids, air vents, a filter system, flow meters, and all necessary parts for a fully functioning system. The system comes with a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. Notable contract requirements include compliance with insurance, HUB subcontracting plans for bids over $100,000, and adherence to Texas government codes.
Description
Texas A&M AgriLife Research awarded a contract for a drip irrigation system installation on approximately 50 acres in Lubbock, Texas. The system includes labor, materials, equipment, startup, and operation training, with specifications for tape line spacing, pressure compensating emitters, flow design, and compatibility with existing automation. The award includes a 1-year warranty for parts and labor.