Advertisement for Bids GTUA on behalf of White Shed WSC Water Well Project-FM 1396

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of White Shed Water Supply Corporation

Fannin County, Texas

Water Well Project – FM 1396

General Notice

Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of White Shed Water Supply Corporation (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Water Well Project – FM 1396

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Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of White Shed Water Supply Corporation at the office of the Engineer, Dunaway located at 118 Mckinney St., Farmersville, Texas 75442, until Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found on the following designated website:

www.civcastusa.com

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:

Dunaway, Angel Delgado, P.E., adelgado@dunaway.com

118 Mckinney Street, Farmersville, Texas 75442

Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $25.00, excluding overnight or express service. Alternatively, printed Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office either via in-person pick-up or via mail, upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment for the Bidding Documents. The non-refundable cost of printed Bidding Documents is $75.00 per set, payable to Dunaway, excluding overnight or express service. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre-bid conference will not be held.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This contract is to be funded through a loan obtained from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). There are a number of special provisions for this funding that a bidder, by submitting a bid, acknowledges that the bidder understands, including the following:

1. A contract is contingent upon release of funds from the TWDB.

2. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded in part by financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board and shall be referred to as Project #21814. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract.

3. This project is subject to United States Iron and Steel requirements, required in Texas Water Code § 17.183 and/or Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Subchapter G, as amended by SB 1289, 85TH Legislative Session, as applicable.

4. Cashier’s check, or an acceptable Bidder’s Bond payable to Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of White Shed Water Supply Corporation (Owner), in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total for the bid submitted, must accompany the bid.

5. The bidder will complete form TWDB-0459, Vendor Compliance with Reciprocity on Non-Resident Bidders, which must be submitted with the bid.

6. Bonds:

Payment Bond (Water Code Sec 17.183) Bond in a penal sum of not less than 100 percent of the contract price and remain in effect for one year beyond the date of approval by the engineer of the political subdivision. This language must be included in the body of the bond. (must be a penal sum form.)

Performance Bond (Water Code Sec 17.183) Bond in a penal sum of not less than 100 percent of the contract price and remain in effect for one year beyond the date of approval by the engineer of the political subdivision. This language must be included in the body of the bond (must be a penal sum form.) and shall include without limitation guarantees that work done under the contract will be completed and performed according to approved plans and specifications and in accordance with sound construction principles and practices.

Maintenance Bond: A Maintenance Bond covering defects in materials and workmanship shall be provided for a period of two (2) years following the District’s approval and acceptance of the construction.

Greater Texoma Utility Authority/White Shed WSC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of sixty (60) days from the date bids are opened.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Greater Texoma Utility Authority on behalf of White Shed Water Supply Corporation

By: Bradley Thomas

Title: General Manager

Date: March 25, 2025