Texas DIR/ESBD #26-1388

Brazos River Authority Solicits Bulk Blast Abrasive for Spillway Gate Maintenance

This procurement opportunity from the Brazos River Authority seeks bulk supply of blast abrasive for spillway gate maintenance at Possum Kingdom Lake, Morris Sheppard Dam in Texas. - Government Buyer: - Brazos River Authority (BRA) - Purchasing Agent: Victor Venegas - Contracting office at 4600 Cobbs Drive, Waco, Texas - Products/Services Requested: - Blast abrasive material (Black Diamond Iron Silicate or equivalent) - Must meet MIL-A-22262B and AMPP SSPC-AB1 standards - Physical/chemical requirements: bulk density 75-125 lbs/cubic foot, hardness 6-7 Mohs, moisture <0.5%, free silica 0.1-1.0%, angular particle shape, silicon dioxide 32-33%, aluminum oxide 10-12%, iron oxide 49-51% - Delivered in approximately 24-ton bulk loads - Estimated annual usage: 168-288 tons (7-12 deliveries per year) - Used for abrasive blasting of ASTM 572 Grade 50 Carbon Steel gate leafs (each approx. 10,000 sq ft) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; Black Diamond Iron Silicate is referenced as a standard - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with safety and environmental standards - Delivery to Possum Kingdom Lake, Morris Sheppard Dam, Graford, TX - Contract term: one year with up to four one-year renewals (potential five-year total) - Encouragement of bids from small, minority, women-owned, and historically underutilized businesses

Description

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is soliciting sealed bids for blast abrasive materials used to blast gate leafs made of ASTM 572 Grade 50 Carbon Steel. The project involves abrasive blasting of two leafs for each of the nine spillway gates, with each leaf approximately 73 feet wide and 20 feet long, covering about 10,000 square feet per leaf. The blast abrasive will be delivered in bulk loads of approximately 24 tons and blown into a storage hopper. Bids are due by May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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