Carriage Oaks EST Rehabilitation

The City of Georgetown is accepting sealed bids for the Carriage Oaks EST Rehabilitation project, an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 202655) for the comprehensive rehabilitation of an elevated water storage tank. The project is located at 1751 County Road 200, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing all labor and materials required for general tank repairs, interior and exterior sandblasting and recoating, replacement of the 18-inch expansion joint and 18-inch butterfly valve on inlet/outlet piping, replacement of two 36-inch by 36-inch roof access hatches, and replacement of the interior pedestal access ladder safety climb system, interior access tube ladder safety climb system, and interior wet access ladder safety climb system. Additional work includes removal of the existing ladder safety cage and installation of self-closing swing gates with modifications to intermediary ladder platforms, cleaning and recoating of interior overflow piping and weir cone, installation of a passive mixing system on the inlet/outlet piping, relocation and securing of existing electrical/coax cables, replacement of the obstruction light, photocell, and lightbulbs, sediment removal and disinfection of the tank bowl, and installation, integration, and maintenance of a temporary pressure system during rehabilitation. The tank is a water storage facility for the City of Georgetown's municipal water system.

The project timeline includes key dates: the bid was issued on June 24, 2026; a non-mandatory pre-bid video conference was held on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, followed by an opportunity to inspect the project site; the deadline for questions was July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT; and bids are due on July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The anticipated start date for the project is September 1, 2026, with preference for the tank to be taken offline during low-demand winter months. The schedule can be coordinated between the owner and contractor.

Bids may be submitted electronically through the City's eBid system at https://gtowntx.ionwave.net/Login.aspx or in hard copy to the City of Georgetown Purchasing Department at 510 W. 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626. Bid security in the form of a sealed bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check is required and must be uploaded with electronic bids; original documents will be requested from the lowest two bidders within 48 business hours of the bid opening. The public closing will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The project is governed by detailed specifications and plans provided as attachments, including Addendum No. 1 which clarifies containment requirements (Class 3A) and other revisions.

A pre-bid conference was held on July 9, 2026, and the project site was available for inspection immediately after. Questions and answers have been published, addressing topics such as water availability (a fire hydrant on site with a hydrant meter fee of approximately $1,500-$2,000), removal of communications antennas, and coordination of electrical disconnections. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with the City's project manager and third-party construction inspector for supplemental repair items identified after abrasive blasting.

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