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Cleburne approves $4.347 million wastewater plant rehab contract after single bid
Summary
The council awarded the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Package A1 contract to CLW Water Group LLC to rebuild aeration and clarifier equipment; staff said only one firm bid and construction is estimated at 420 days.
The City Council unanimously approved a contract to rehabilitate critical components of the Cleburne Wastewater Treatment Plant, awarding Package A1 to CLW Water Group LLC with a total project cost reported in the meeting as $4,347,000.
Staff said the work addresses two high‑priority items identified in a 2024 plant criticality assessment: rehabilitation of Aeration Basin No. 2 and Final Clarifier No. 2. The package includes replacement of the clarifier drive mechanism, spray system and bridge, upgrades to electrical controls, replacement of the aeration grid and diffusers, and associated yard piping and valves.
The project was publicly bid in June and, per staff, received a single bid. City staff and the consultant reviewed that bid and recommended the award to CLW Water Group LLC as reasonable and acceptable. Construction was estimated at 420 days (about 14 months). Funding is available from the City of Cleburne’s combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2024, staff said.
Councilman John Warren moved to approve item 8.3; Councilman Oliver Cosby seconded. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract and authorized the city manager to execute the documents.
Staff noted the single‑bid outcome may reflect market dynamics: the project is large for small contractors but not large enough to attract some larger firms. The consultant verified the bid and recommended proceeding. City staff will monitor construction closely and manage change orders under standard contract provisions.
Clarifying details: the project scope targets long‑running equipment at the existing plant, which staff said has been continuously in service for decades; the consultant verified the single bid as reasonable; construction is expected to take 420 days.
Votes and motion: Motion by John Warren to approve 8.3 as presented; second by Oliver Cosby; vote: John Warren — yes; Oliver Cosby — yes; Derek Weathers — yes; Blake Jones — yes; Scott Kane — yes; outcome: approved unanimously.
