Texas DIR/ESBD #26-4090-06

Burnet County seeks engineering firm for SB3 Warning Sirens project management and coordination

Burnet County, Texas is seeking a qualified engineering firm to manage and coordinate the implementation of an outdoor warning siren system required by Senate Bill 3. - Government Buyer: - Burnet County Purchasing Agent (Megan Schumann), Burnet County Auditors Office, Burnet County Purchasing Office - Services Requested: - Professional engineering and project management for SB3 warning sirens project - Grant management and compliance with Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) - Coordination with local municipalities (Burnet, Bertram, Marble Falls) - Project planning, including optimal siren placement - Procurement support for hardware (sirens, sensors, gauges, solar panels) - Monthly reporting and permitting - Notable Requirements: - Texas PE licensure required - Experience with flood warning systems or TWDB-funded projects - Compliance with Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards - Professional fees capped at $50,000 - All work must comply with statutory disclosures and grant management standards - Hardware procurement (sirens, sensors, gauges, solar panels) will be supported by the selected firm, but no specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance and Coordination: - Burnet County Auditors Office (133 E. Jackson, Burnet, TX 78611) - Burnet County, Texas - Coordination with municipalities: Burnet, Bertram, Marble Falls

Description

Burnet County is seeking sealed proposals for a professional engineering firm to provide project management and intergovernmental coordination for the implementation of an outdoor warning siren system as mandated by Senate Bill 3. The scope includes grant management, coordination with municipalities, project planning, procurement support, reporting, and permitting. The project is funded through the Texas Water Development Board and requires compliance with grant management standards. The contract term is project-based with professional fees not to exceed $50,000.

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