CSP RFP – RELLIS Water Tower – Texas A&M University

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the construction of a new 0.75 Million Gallon Composite Elevated Storage Tank at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas, under solicitation number TAMUS-CSP-01-3418C. The project scope includes the installation of a 0.5 MG elevated storage tank alongside the demolition of an existing tank, the laying of approximately 400 linear feet of 16-inch HDPE water line and 900 linear feet of 6-inch and 12-inch HDPE sanitary sewer, construction of pressure reducing valve vaults, drainage improvements, installation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, and all associated site work. The procurement is governed under NAICS code 237990 and conducted in accordance with Texas Education Code 51.783, with all proposals required to be submitted electronically through the e-Builder portal by 2:00 p.m. CST on July 14, 2026. Interested respondents must register in e-Builder to access the full RFP package, and any addenda will be posted exclusively within that system. Bonding requirements mandate physical submission of required bonds as directed in e-Builder, and all communication regarding the solicitation must be directed to Nathan McMillan of Freese and Nichols. The award will be made based on best value to the Texas A&M University System, as determined by a ranking evaluation against published selection criteria, though specific evaluation factors and weights are not disclosed in the public documentation. Project management responsibilities are assigned to Jeff Herring and Ashley Cottrell of the Texas A&M University System, who serve as the primary points of contact for administrative and operational inquiries. A pre-proposal meeting was held on June 30, 2026, at the RELLIS Administration Building in Bryan, Texas, to provide prospective offerors with additional context and answer questions. While the contract value, payment terms, delivery schedule, and detailed inspection criteria are not specified in the available information, the procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to submission protocols via e-Builder, including the requirement to submit all three parts of the proposal as a complete package. No set-aside status is indicated, and the solicitation is open to allqualified bidders, with no mention of socioeconomic preferences. The project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the RELLIS Campus, supporting water and wastewater system reliability, and is