26-0070 Kuehler River Crossing
New Braunfels Utilities seeks bids for construction of approximately 150 LF of 6-inch and 12-inch water main by open-cut and 520 LF of 12-inch water main by horizontal directional drilling under the Guadalupe River, including abandonment of existing main and restoration. Bids are due August 6, 2026, with a pre-proposal conference on July 13, 2026.
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New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Kuehler River Crossing project, designed by BGE, Inc. The project involves the construction of approximately 150 linear feet of 6-inch and 12-inch water main by open-cut methods, and approximately 520 linear feet of 12-inch water main by horizontal directional drilling under the Guadalupe River. The scope also includes abandonment of the existing water main, connections to the NBU water system, storm water pollution prevention measures, restoration of disturbed areas, and all other appurtenances necessary to complete the project. This is a key infrastructure upgrade to improve water service reliability and capacity in the region.
Key dates for this solicitation include a pre-proposal conference scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 20:00 UTC, and a Q&A deadline of July 27, 2026, at 21:00 UTC. Bids must be submitted by August 6, 2026, at 19:00 UTC. The procurement contact is Michelle Mowen, Buyer, who can be reached at mmowen@nbutexas.com or (830) 608-8747. All documents, including the full IFB, specifications, and final plans, are available for download via the procurement portal. The solicitation number is 26-0070.
Technical requirements include adherence to the provided specifications and plans. The contractor must be experienced in water main construction, horizontal directional drilling, and environmental controls. The project is located in New Braunfels, Texas, and work must comply with all local and state regulations. The contract type is a firm-fixed price purchase, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Additional details: The IFB documents are accessible through the OpenGov portal. Interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference to discuss project details and site conditions. All questions must be submitted in writing by the Q&A deadline. The successful bidder will be expected to commence work promptly after award and complete the project within the specified timeline.
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Proposal Document
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26-0070
Contact
- Michelle Mowen
- mmowen@nbutexas.com
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