Killeen Opengov #27-16

Construction of a 2.6-million-gallon ground storage tank and related water-system improvements

The City of Killeen is seeking a contractor to build the Highway 195 water-storage facility and complete related water-system and site improvements. - Buyer: City of Killeen, Engineering Services, Killeen, Bell County, Texas. - Project: Highway 195 Ground Storage Tank (IFB 27-16), including construction of one 2.6-million-gallon ground storage tank and associated infrastructure. - Major equipment and quantities: One fire hydrant assembly with gate valve; three 24-inch butterfly valves; one valve vault with hatch, sump, and sump pump; 581 linear feet of chain-link fence with mow strip; one gate; one mixer with injection stem and tubing; one 80-foot antenna tower with foundation; and one electrical building and foundation with hardware. - Other listed items: Site electrical conduit, wire, and duct banks; lighting; SCADA and communications system; and instrumentation, one of each listed item. - Construction services: Demolish existing tanks and foundation; improve the access road; conduct lead-paint testing; perform grading; implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan and erosion/sedimentation controls; install yard piping and connect to the existing waterline; and provide a trench safety plan. Bid allowances include mobilization at 4% of the total bid and miscellaneous construction items at 10% of the total bid. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified by name in the provided materials. - Notable requirements: The project combines tank construction with water-system, electrical, communications, and site work. The initial release also identifies a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit, at least three similar-project references, and the possibility of cooperative use by other governmental entities if the selected bidder agrees. - Estimated value: Approximately $5 million–$12 million; this is an estimate, as no project value is provided.

Description

The City of Killeen is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a 2.6 MG ground storage tank. Work includes demolition of existing tanks and foundations, site and access-road improvements, yard piping and waterline connections, fencing, electrical work, lighting, SCADA and communications, instrumentation, and related facilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for November 10, 2026. Bids are due November 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and must be submitted electronically through OpenGov or delivered as specified.

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