PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the installation and rehabilitation of water and wastewater mains at seven locations (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Muniz Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $23,480,220.00 - Financing: Water Capital Improvement F Fund ($6,269,948.74), Water (Drinking Water) - TWDB 2020 Fund ($5,482,390.03), Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund ($4,547,277.84), Water (Drinking Water) - TWDB 2019 Fund ($3,388,806.23), Water Construction Fund ($1,611,447.50), Wastewater (Clean Water) - TWDB 2021 Fund ($1,452,720.49), and Wastewater (Clean Water) - TWDB 2020 Fund ($727,629.17)
*In alignment with Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program.
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Muniz Construction, Inc. for the installation and rehabilitation of approximately 22,692 feet of water and wastewater mains at seven locations. The contract includes the installation of approximately 220 feet of 4-inch; 700 feet of 6-inch; 644 feet of 8-inch; 7,800 feet of 12-inch; 1,600 feet of 16-inch; and 2,838 feet of 24-inch diameter water mains. In addition, the contract includes the installation and rehabilitation of approximately 5,100 feet of 8-inch; 1,740 feet of 10-inch; 1,400 feet of 12-inch; 330 feet of 15-inch; and 320 feet of 16-inch diameter wastewater mains.
The proposed pipeline segments were initially awarded as part of another Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU) construction contract for the installation and rehabilitation of water and wastewater main improvements at various locations. However, the contractor had several payment disputes with subcontractors, submitted unreasonable payment claims, and unilaterall...
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