PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: April 22, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide, Outside
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Archer Western Construction, LLC for additional work associated with major maintenance and rehabilitation improvements at Dallas Water Utilities Water Treatment Plants - Not to exceed $459,860.00, from $28,704,330.00 to $29,164,190.00 - Financing: Water Construction Fund
*In alignment with Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program.
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BACKGROUND
Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU) provides water to approximately 2.6 million customers in the City of Dallas and neighboring communities. DWU operates three potable water treatment plants: East Side Water Treatment Plant, Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant, and Bachman Water Treatment Plant. The combined treatment capacity of these facilities is nearly 900 million gallons per day.
On September 14, 2022, a construction services contract was awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC for major maintenance and rehabilitation improvements at DWU Water Treatment Plants. The project updates existing equipment and addresses infrastructure needs at the three water treatment plants. At the Bachman Water Treatment Plant improvements include the removal of two existing chemical storage tanks and the installation of two new 5,000-gallon fiberglass storage tanks, repair of the chemical containment area, expansion of emergency eyewash and shower tepid water system, and the replacement of 28 programmable logic controllers. At the East Side Water Treatment Plant improvements include the installation of a new elevated water storage tank, chemical storage area and pump room improvements, replacement of existing lime slurry piping, and other various items. At the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant improvements include the...
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