San Antonio Water System

SCOPE: The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is soliciting bids for early procurement of a carbon dioxide storage and pressurized feed system in compliance with the following requirements and specifications. BACKGROUND: Between now and April 15, 2020, SAWS will be constructing the Central Water Integration Pipeline (CWIP) Project to integrate the Vista Ridge water supply into the existing SAWS potable water distribution system. Treatment facilities will be constructed at the point of water delivery to match the quality of the new water supply with that of Edwards Aquifer water. The purpose of this early procurement bid is to secure the price for the materials, equipment, and manufacturer’s field services for the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System, which will be included in the Bid Proposal of the General Construction Contract and to initiate the submittal review phase due to an accelerated project schedule. SAWS will not through this contract be contracting for the actual construction and installation of the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System. The contract for the construction and installation of the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System will be between the successful bidder and the General Contractor that SAWS will select to construct the Project. For purpose of clarity, through this Invitation for Bids, SAWS shall (i) select a vendor to supply the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System for the Project based on the specifications provided herein (ii) obtain a cost from the successful bidder to prepare submittals for the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System as provided herein, and (iii) require the successful bidder to obtain a security bond to insure that the bidder will provide the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System to the General Contractor for the price bidder submits for the Carbon Dioxide Storage and Pressurized Feed System as part of their bid.