The Padre Island Water Supply Project involves the excavation, installation, and backfilling of approximately 2 miles of 18" diameter PVC water pipe, 8” steel gas pipe, and 4” PVC conduit by conventional trenching, as well as 1.2 miles of the same by horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The project also includes the installation of valves and miscellaneous items. The engineer's estimate for the project is $7,108,937. The contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process, with several companies submitting bids. The project is expected to be completed within 210 calendar days.
• The project involves the installation of water and gas pipes, as well as conduit, using both conventional trenching and HDD methods.
• The project includes the installation of valves and other miscellaneous items.
• The engineer's estimate for the project is $7,108,937.
• The contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process.
• The project is expected to be completed within 210 calendar days.