Blast Abrasive

The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is seeking sealed bids from contractors to supply blast abrasive for the purpose of abrasive blasting gate leafs made of ASTM 572 Grade 50 Carbon Steel. The project involves blasting two gate leafs for each of the nine spillway gates, with each leaf measuring approximately 73 feet wide by 20 feet long and having around 10,000 square feet of surface area that requires blasting. The blast abrasive will be delivered in bulk loads of about 24 tons and then transferred into a storage hopper. Bids must be submitted by May 21, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to designated BRA contacts, including the Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Agent, based in Waco, Texas. The solicitation is issued under the title "Blast Abrasive" with the solicitation number 26-1388. The work is to be performed in Texas, managed by the Brazos River Authority, which is overseeing this procurement through their local office. Contractors interested in participating can access additional information and submit proposals via the Texas SmartBuy portal.