Construction Projects

WWTP Belt Press Replacement

Project includes replacement of the belt press and corresponding electrical components at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding: Operating Funds.

• Notice to Proceed issued March 23, 2026. Contract duration: 400 calendar days.
• Contractor has placed materials on order and is waiting for manufacturing.
• Contractor-submitted project schedule:
• Mobilization: November 2026
• Demo existing belt press: December 2026
• Install new press and controls: January 2027
• Start-up and testing: February 2027

Electrical Improvements at District Lift Stations

Project includes electrical improvements at District lift stations. Funding: Operating Funds. Notice to Proceed issued May 21, 2026. Total contract time: 330 days. Contractor has placed materials on order and is waiting for manufacturing.

Projects Under Design & Bidding

Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Improvements to Serve the Club at Pecan Grove

Project includes rehabilitation of drainage and sanitary sewer lines within the Club facility. Project will repair sanitary sewer leads serving the main building of the Club and replace area inlets along the main driveway which serve as a drainage bottleneck with the anticipation that it will relieve flooding along the main driveway. Funding: Bond Issue No. 19. Construction plans are complete. The Board authorized the Engineer to solicit bids for construction.

Reclaimed Water System and Conveyance Line

Project includes design and installation of a Phase 1 water effluent reuse system, including discharge piping to connect to the pond at the intersection of FM 359 and Plantation Drive. Funding: Bond Issue No. 19. Due to final adjustments required on the electrical design, advertising will commence in July 2026. Bids will be opened August 19, 2026 and presented to the Board at the August meeting.

South Pump Station Headwall Improvements and Redundant Gate Closures

Project includes modification of the concrete headwall at the south pump station and installation of sluice gates on the upstream end of the box culvert connection through the levee. Funding: Bond Issue No. 19.

• Five bids were received on June 11, 2026. The low bids were: Up-Lift Contracting, LLC at $691,013.00; second bidder is MC2 Civil at $749,750.00. Engineer’s estimate was $930,000.00.
• Engineer reported that Up-Lift Contracting is less than one year old as a business and while the initial feedback from references was positive, none of the projects were into construction. MC2 Civil has a long, positive work history.
• Due to the critical nature of this particular District’s project, Engineer recommended the District award the project to MC2 Civil. After detailed discussions, the Board awarded the construction contract as recommended.

Other Engineering Items

Storm Sewer & Pavement Repair — 2307 Wren Meadow Lane

A resident reported pavement failure at 2307 Wren Meadow Lane. Upon investigation, a failed storm sewer lead was identified as the cause of the pavement displacement. Fort Bend County has historically required the District to repair pavement failures attributable to storm sewer issues.

• Estimated repair cost: approximately $70,000.
• The Board authorized Odyssey to solicit bids for pavement and storm sewer repair.

PILOT Agreement — Esteem AI Ventures (Brandt Road, 4.4 Acres)

Agreement is ready for approval and execution. Board asked for final renderings of the proposed development as well as lighting plans prior to approval and execution.