Replacement Well No. 5 & Control Building

The City of Conroe Engineering Department is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP 2025-35) for the Replacement Well No. 5 and Control Building project located at 1199 N First Street, Conroe, Texas. The project scope involves drilling a new 2,000 gpm Jasper aquifer replacement well, decommissioning the existing well in compliance with TDLR and TCEQ requirements, and constructing a 45-ft x 30-ft precast concrete control building. Additional infrastructure requirements include the installation of three 1,000-gpm booster pumps, disinfection systems, a 1,000-kW natural gas generator, SCADA/electrical controls, and related civil and water system improvements. The engineering estimated budget for this project is $6,900,000.00. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal, with a response deadline of September 24, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026. Bidders are required to provide a 10% bid security and, upon award, 100% performance and payment bonds. The selection process will be based on a best-value determination, with evaluation factors including reputation with the City, project scheduling realism, professional personnel qualifications, financial capability, and safety records. Submissions must follow a strict seven-tab format, including company background, key personnel resumes, and references from five similar projects. The contractor must also comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 regarding prevailing wages and provide specific technical documentation, such as a preliminary construction schedule in both PDF and MS Project formats.