Site work for a civil project in Midland, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of July 22, 2025, the project was awarded to Garney Construction and M5 Construction, with an awarded amount of $4,369,937.00** https://www.spartnerships.com/public-funding-scarcity-for-critical-projects-will-result-in-new-models-of-collaborative-financing/ Several noteworthy trends will lead to significant changes in how states and local governments address critical infrastructure needs in fiscal year 2026. Analysis of legislative actions, published budgets, and documented critical infrastructure needs throughout America make it obvious that federal funding and state funding will not be adequate to support some of the most pressing priorities. Because of the criticality of the projects that must be launched soon, government executives throughout America are seeking other funding sources. An overview of notable examples follows. Texas – Water Infrastructure: The water infrastructure in Texas is aging and water utilities can no longer meet the escalating demand caused by the state’s population growth. Billions of gallons of water are being lost annually because of frequent breaks and leaks in water distribution pipelines. Weather related events are causing flooding that results in more water purity issues, a public safety concern. The well-respected annual report from the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Texas a “D+” for drinking water and a “D-” for wastewater infrastructure. The recent grades are even worse than the report released in 2021, indicating Texas’ water systems will continue to worsen over time without major funding intervention. In the recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers committed $20 billion in funding but only $1 billion of that amount will be available annually to address water needs. While substantial, the allocation falls many billions short of what is needed immediately in Texas for both water resources and water infrastructure upgrades. Some experts have said that the public funding leaves Texas approximately $112 billion short in funding for immediate needs. As a result, some utility districts are relying on bond elections and/or customer fees to fund large-scale water infrastructure projects. Others, however, are seeking funding support that is obtained by other types of collaborative partnerships. The Midland County Utility District hopes to launch a potable water initiative to shift non-city residents off unreliable, low-quality well water and onto a quality-controlled and centralized potable system. The county needs new water facilities including a reverse osmosis treatment plant, more wells, new storage, and over 100 miles of transmission lines. Voters rejected a $625 million bond in May 2025, but local leaders have indicated that another bond election will be held this November to secure funding. Additionally, the San Antonio Water System is planning a $100 million aquifer storage and recovery expansion project which will be funded largely by customer fees. The completed project will double water storage and treatment capacity. The expanded storage is critical for improving drought resilience in the region. --------------------------------------- MCUD - Water System Improvements Project Bid Package Wellfield_2.04 - Well Head and Collection Project No: 40806.23.10, 40806.23.20, 40806.23.50 Question Deadline 06/04/2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted online.