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Council approves River Oak wastewater gravity main bid, awards construction-administration and approves related easements and purchase agreements
Summary
The council awarded the River Oak wastewater gravity main construction contract to Chromex Construction, approved TriHydro for construction administration and inspection, and authorized several permanent and temporary easement acquisitions and purchase agreements discussed in closed session.
The Seguin City Council on Thursday approved multiple actions tied to wastewater infrastructure: awarding the River Oak Wastewater Improvement Gravity Main construction contract to Chromex Construction Company Inc., authorizing consultant TriHydro Corp. for construction administration and inspection, and approving land acquisition measures needed for the River Oak and Geronimo Creek force-main projects.
Staff said the River Oak gravity main project expands sewer capacity, eliminates several lift stations and increases wastewater conveyance to support ongoing and planned development west of Highway 46. Two bids were received; Chromex submitted the low bid of $8,978,821 and staff recommended adding a $900,000 contingency for a not-to-exceed total of $9,878,821. The council approved the award by voice vote.
TriHydro — the design consultant — was recommended for construction administration and inspection services with a proposed contract of $2,170,000 and a contingency of $326,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $2,496,000; council approved that contract as well.
Council also moved to advance property interests needed for the River Oak project. After a closed session, council adopted a resolution declaring necessity to acquire a permanent utility easement and a temporary construction easement from Refuel Operating Company, LLC, and authorized condemnation proceedings if negotiations failed. Council authorized execution of purchase agreements with the Schmidt family (approximately 2.59 acres permanent and 1.61 acres temporary easement interests) and with John and Grace Miller (approximately 1.43 acres permanent and 0.87 acres temporary construction easement) for the Geronimo Creek force-main alignment, as presented in closed session.
Why it matters: The projects increase sewer capacity and reduce the number of lift stations, lowering maintenance costs and improving system reliability. Acquisition of easements is a standard part of delivering large utility projects when negotiations require council authorization for purchases or condemnation.
Staff said funding for construction and administration contracts will come from certificates of obligation. TriHydro and city staff will provide construction oversight and periodic updates to council.
