Texas DIR/ESBD #26-1392

Brazos River Authority Seeks Proposals for Major Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Upgrades

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is seeking competitive sealed proposals for major infrastructure improvements at the East Williamson County Regional Water System Water Treatment Plant (EWCWTP) in Waco, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Brazos River Authority (BRA), East Williamson County Regional Water System - Purchasing Agent: Allison Sheeler, CTCD, CTCM - Project Scope: - Phase 1B: Trinity Well Infrastructure Improvements - Cooling towers to treat up to 4 million gallons per day (MGD) of groundwater from Trinity Well #1 - Upgrades to chemical monitoring/distribution, stormwater systems, electrical and automation systems, and access roads - Phase 1D: Short-term Expansion - Expand plant capacity to treat up to 13 MGD of additional surface water from Granger Lake - Upgrades to raw water pumping, storage reservoir inlets/outlets, chemical systems, electrical/automation - Installation of new rapid mix system, two new clarifiers, modifications to existing filters, four new filter systems, new backwash basin, demolition of replaced components, and 4.25 MG of finished water storage - New medium service pump station for finished water transmission - Products/Services Requested: - Cooling towers, process treatment equipment, chemical feed systems, clarifiers, filter systems, rapid mix system, backwash basin, pump stations, storage tanks, and associated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and automation work - Construction services including site work, equipment installation, commissioning, and project management - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Schedule priority for Phase 1B (less than 8 months), Phase 1D (32 months after 1B) - Compliance with Texas procurement laws, supplier diversity, and state forms - Liquidated damages for delays - Attachments include detailed drawings, specifications, and permit documents - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation documents.

Description

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is soliciting sealed proposals for the EWCRWS Infrastructure and Expansion project, specifically the Trinity Well and Phase 1D projects. The project involves two critical expansion improvements to the East Williamson County Regional Water System Water Treatment Plant (EWCWTP). Phase 1B includes the installation of cooling towers to treat up to 4 MGD of groundwater from Trinity Well #1, along with chemical monitoring, stormwater system, electrical and automation upgrades, and access road improvements. Phase 1D focuses on treating up to 13 MGD of surface water from Granger Lake, expanding raw water pumping capacity, upgrading storage reservoirs, chemical systems, electrical and automation systems, installing new rapid mix system, clarifiers, filters, and adding finished water storage capacity and a new medium service pump station. The project is located in Texas and has an estimated value of $216 million.

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