New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for construction services for the Downtown to Loop Pressure Zone (PZ) Conversion Project. The scope includes approximately 5,700 linear feet of 8-inch to 12-inch watermain piping by open cut and trenchless methods, a pressure reducing valve, groutfill abandonment of existing piping, traffic control, storm water pollution prevention, restoration, and all other necessary appurtenances. The official portal identifies Project ID 26-0036 as a General Solicitation rather than a grant program, marks it OPEN, and shows posting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1:31pm with proposals due Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00pm Central Time; the public attachment list does not render a direct file URL.
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New Braunfels
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Comal
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1488 South Seguin Ave
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78130
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Board meetings and strategic plans from New Braunfels Utilities
Nbu Strategic Plan 2075
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic plan details NBU's comprehensive approach to securing a reliable and sustainable water future for New Braunfels, projecting beyond 2075. It focuses on ensuring a strong and diverse water supply through existing aquifers, rivers, reservoirs, and regional partnerships. The plan emphasizes investing in reliability via expanded treatment capacity, aquifer storage and recovery, and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, it highlights the importance of smart water usage and conservation efforts by the community to ensure resilience against drought and growth.
New Braunfels Utilities Water Resources Plan 2025-2075
Date: Jul 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This Water Resources Plan outlines strategies for New Braunfels Utilities to address increasing water demand and drought conditions, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply. It emphasizes diversification of water sources, evaluating new supply alternatives, and promoting aggressive water conservation. Key initiatives include improving conservation data analytics, offering water-wise landscape rebates, providing free home assessments, and conducting extensive education and outreach. The plan targets a 9% reduction in per capita water use and aims to meet future water demands beyond 2075 while protecting the watershed and community resources.
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The Rate Advisory Committee meeting focused on reviewing the 2022-2023 cost of service and rate design study for water, wastewater, and electricity utility services. Key discussion points included reviewing the electric rate recommendations, proposed revisions to water rate structures, analysis of on-peak/off-peak water service classes, residential and large general service water bill comparisons, and residential wastewater bill comparisons under the recommended rate structures. The committee discussed the process for finalizing their report, which will summarize consensus feedback for the NBU Board of Trustees and City Council, noting that a follow-up meeting was scheduled for February 1st to collect final thoughts before submitting the report. The overall goal is to ensure the rate design aligns with customer usage patterns and conservation policy recommendations.
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