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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 26-07, 24-inch Highway 195 and Chaparral Road Water Line Project to Blackrock Construction with a contract, in the amount of $9,981,018.00.
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DATE: October 21, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Zagars, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of Bid No. 26-07, 24-inch Highway 195 and Chaparral Road Water Line Project to Blackrock Construction
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The 2025 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes Projects 1W and 2W for a 24-inch water line along Chaparral Road and State Highway 195 between the newly constructed Chaparral Pump Station and Stagecoach Road This new water line will enable the transmission of water from the Chaparral Pump Station to the western half of the City.
On September 17, 2025, eight (8) bids were received in response to Bid No. 26-07, 24-inch Highway 195 and Chaparral Road Water Line Project. The following bids were opened and read aloud:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Blackrock Construction $9,981,018.00
Cash Construction Company, Inc. $10,319,939.25
C.C. Carlton Industries, LTD $10,641,151.40
S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, LTD $10,887,478.23
Bell Contractors, Inc. $11,394,046.11
Takco, Inc. $11,916,341.73
Nelson Lewis, Inc. $13,540,624.00
Mach Energy Services $17,695,271.00
Purchasing, Engineering, and Freese and Nichols - the design engineering firm reviewed the bids based on the selection criteria set forth in the bid documents and response of references. Blackrock Construction is recommended as the awarded bidder for Bid No. 26-07, 24-inch Highway 195 and Chaparral Road Water Line Project in the amount of $9,981,018, as they are the responsive low bidder providing the best value to the City for this project.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Total amount of $9,981,018 will be encumbered in FY 2026, with charges processed in FY 2026 and FY 2027 until complete. Funds are available in account numbers 351-56201-900-450-922000, 354-56201-900-400-922000 and 355-56201-900-400-922000.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-time
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, expenditures are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program as part of an approved, ongoing project. Funding is allocated in the Water Impact Fee Fund: 351-56201-900-450-922000, Water & Sewer Bond, Series 2020: 354-56201-900-400-922000, and Water & Sewer Bond, Series 2025: 355-56201-900-400-922000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the award of Bid No. 26-07, 24-inch Highway 195 and Chaparral Road Water Line Project to Blackrock Construction; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Blackrock Construction in the amount of $9,981,018; and furthermore, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by State and Local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Bid Tab
Letter of Recommendation
Contract Verification Form
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation