River Acres Water Supply Corporation (RAWS) is seeking proposals for the planning, design, permitting, and construction of a 250,000-gallon overhead water storage facility. All questions must be submitted electronically by April 21, 2026. Proposals are due by 12 p. m. on February 15, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * RFP package must be clearly marked Overhead Water Storage Facility in the subject line and include the respondent's name and mailing address. RAWS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate with the firm whose proposal best serves their interests. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability with minimum limits of twice the project cost. Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with proposal development and submission. All submitted RFP packages become the property of RAWS. Proposals are binding for 120 calendar days following the submittal due date. The RFP package must follow a specific format, including a cover page, cover letter, qualifications and experience, proposed strategy and technical approach, and administrative information.
The bid notice states that packages submitted in response to this request for proposal must be delivered electronically to and received by the River Acres Water Supply Corporation by or before 12 p. m. on February 15, 2026. Any packages received after this deadline will be deemed unresponsive and shall be returned to the addressee unopened.
The bid notice states that the evaluation of the RFP package will be based on general qualifications, experience and RFP compliance, proposed strategy and technical approach, administrative information, and attachments/forms. RAWS staff will evaluate submitted proposals and report to the Board of Directors with a recommendation. The Board of Directors shall make the final selection and has the right to reject any proposal if it is in the public interest to do so.
The bid notice states that respondents shall provide firm and staff qualifications and demonstrate the firm's prior experience in providing planning, design, and construction of an overhead water storage facility. Respondents shall clearly demonstrate an understanding of the scope of work and other technical or legal issues related to the project. The notice also requires a history of any litigation within the past five years arising out of the firm's performance as it relates to the scope of services being solicited, and copies of proper and valid licensing to conduct business in the state of Texas, current applicable certifications, and a list of subcontractors with credentials and related experiences, if applicable.
The bid notice states that failure on the part of the respondent to comply with any portion of the duties and obligations under the contract agreement shall be cause for termination. If the respondent fails to perform any aspect of the responsibilities described herein, RAWS shall provide written notification stating any and all items of non-compliance. The respondent shall then have seven (7) consecutive calendar days to correct any and all items of non-compliance. If the items of non-compliance are not corrected, or if acceptable corrective action as approved by RAWS has not been taken within the seven (7) consecutive calendar days, the contract agreement may be terminated by RAWS for cause, upon giving seven (7) consecutive calendar days written notice to the respondent.
The bid notice states that any and all questions or requests for information relating to this request for proposal shall be submitted electronically by or before 12 p. m. April 21, 2026.
