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Council approves contract to replace aging 2‑inch lines in North Heights
Summary
The council awarded a construction contract to replace deteriorating 2‑inch water lines in North Heights, authorizing about two miles of new 6‑inch pipe, roughly 221 service reconnections and an expected 100 working‑day construction schedule funded from the water and sewer fund.
The Amarillo City Council approved a construction contract to abandon and replace aging 2‑inch water mains in the North Heights neighborhood.
City staff presented a plan to abandon existing 2‑inch lines and install roughly two miles of new 6‑inch water main using horizontal directional drilling where feasible, with approximately 300 feet of open‑cut installation for tie‑ins. Staff said the project prioritizes density of service and will reconnect about 221 existing service lines. Project work will largely take place in alleys; dumpsters and access will be coordinated to preserve trash services.
Staff said the contract was procured through an RFP that considered price and contractor qualifications; three proposals were received. Turkey Creek submitted the lowest and highest‑evaluated proposal and staff recommended awarding the contract to that firm for roughly $1.2 million (staff reported the amount on the record). The construction schedule is 100 total working days (about five months), weather permitting. The project is funded from the city’s water and sewer fund.
Council members asked questions about pipe material (the existing mains are predominantly 2‑inch steel) and the expected increase in water pressure and fire‑flow reliability once larger mains are installed. Staff emphasized the project will improve service and provide more reliable connections for emergency use.
Council voted to award the contract and the motion passed unanimously.
What happens next: staff will provide construction start details to residents and coordinate alley access and any temporary disruptions; final completion is expected within the 100 working‑day contract period.
