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Council awards roughly $10.3 million contract for Sunfield effluent force main
Summary
Council approved award of Bid No. 26-074 for the Sunfield effluent force main to MA Smith Contracting Company after staff described the project's scope (roughly 18,000 linear feet of pipe) and funding from prior bond issuances; staff noted permitting across TxDOT and Union Pacific rights‑of‑way.
The Buda City Council awarded Bid No. 26-074 to MA Smith Contracting Company for the Sunfield effluent force main project and authorized the city manager to execute the contract and allowable change orders within state limits.
Staff described the project as a treated effluent force main with about 18,000 linear feet of pipe requiring coordination and permitting with TxDOT and Union Pacific right-of-way. The project was presented as necessary to realize the full potential of the wastewater treatment plant expansion; staff noted the existing plant discharge is up to about 2 million gallons per day and the expanded maximum capacity is 3.5 MGD. The project package was funded by bond issuances from 2017 and additional CO bonds in 2021.
Staff reported receiving 10 proposals ranging from about $9.9 million to $13.9 million; the highest-scoring proposer was MA Smith. Staff explained a negotiated value was reached after reviewing line items. Council moved to award the bid as recommended and the motion carried.
Councilmembers thanked staff and noted the importance of the project to ensure the city does not exceed discharge limits at its existing point before the new discharge point is available.
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