Request for Proposals: Condition Assessment — 42” Transmission Line.

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Request for Proposals: Condition Assessment — 42” Transmission Line. Mr. Marez stated that an assessment of the Authority’s 42” transmission line is necessary whether or not the Board decides to sell water to the City of Corpus Christi. He presented a Request for STWA Special Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 Page 2 Proposals developed by I.C.E for assessing the mechanical fittings on STWA’s 42 waterline including 25 air release valves and five gate valves. He said he prefers to follow through with the REFP for transparency reasons and to open up the project for competitive bidding although legal counsel informed him that the RFP is not a requirement. Mr. Ivan Luna, I.C.E., explained that this is for an assessment of the appurtenances only and will be followed up by recommendations from their structural engineers. Mr. Marez added that he was recently notified that STWA qualified for additional state funding and is waiting for the formal award notification which will specify the amount of funding. This funding could be used towards the assessment and follow-up projects to address any infrastructure issues. Mr. J. Morales made a motion to authorize the Executive Director to issue an RFP for the 42-inch Transmission Line Mechanical Condition Assessment in accordance with Texas Local Government Code and Texas Water Code requirements and to return to the Board for contract award once proposals have been received and evaluated, Ms. Garza seconded. All voted in fa

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