Utility Improvements for Kingsborough, Phase 2

The Kingsborough Phase 2 project involves installing and upgrading water‑supply, sanitary‑sewer, and drainage utilities (and a separate paving contract) for the Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7A. The solicitation is a public competitive bid administered by LJA Engineering, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on August 18, 2026 and a bid submission deadline of August 25, 2026. Eleven firms submitted sealed bids, with the lowest bid at $524,166 and the highest at $754,422, indicating a contract value in the $0.5‑$0.75 million range. Bidders must provide a 5 % bid security (bond or cashier’s check) and comply with performance and 2‑year maintenance bond requirements, as well as SWPPP compliance. The work is expected to be completed in roughly 35 days once mobilized.