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Congressional funds for county water wells approved for engineering procurement; county to coordinate with EPA
Summary
Uvalde County reported that a congressional appropriation included funds for a multi-well water-supply project (rough estimate ~$2.6M); commissioners approved awarding engineering services and discussed EPA oversight and procurement requirements.
County staff said a community-project appropriation through Congressman Tony Gonzalez provided funds intended for a minimum of four water wells, a tank and pumps to serve areas with failing private wells; the transcript included a planning estimate of about $2.6 million for the initial scope. Staff explained that the Environmental Protection Agency will oversee the grant, that a grant application and coordination with EPA will be required, and that the county must follow federal procurement rules (CFR 2/CFR 200) when selecting consultants and engineers.
County procurement for the project produced only a single responsive proposal from an engineering firm; staff recommended awarding engineering services to Southwest Engineers (and awarding grant-administration support to a single responding firm in related items). Commissioners approved awarding the engineering contract with the understanding that fees will be paid from grant funds and subject to EPA oversight. Officials emphasized that the project will be complex and multi-year and that further site selection and design remain to be done.
