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The Farmers Branch City Council unanimously approved a contract Tuesday for the Oakbrook Water Meter Replacement Project, authorizing $264,074 for the conversion of master meters to individual water meters.
Resolution 2025-041, which passed with a 5-0 vote, allows the city manager to execute a contract with Strayhorn Project Developments LLC, the lowest bidder among five companies competing for the project.
Ray Silva-Reyes, Director of Public Works, presented the proposal during the March 18 City Council meeting, noting that bids ranged from $264,074 to $471,515. The project will convert five master meters into 156 individual water meters for the Oakbrook Homeowners Association.
The project was initially requested by Councilman Roger Neal and will be partially funded through the city's Neighborhood Investment Program, which allocated $90,000 to help transition to individual meters. The HOA will cover the remaining costs of approximately $175,000.
"We did check the backgrounds and verified the references that Strayhorn Project Development provided and [Public Works] staff is recommending approval," Silva-Reyes told council members.
According to the presentation documents, the five companies that submitted bids were Strayhorn Project Development, LLC ($264,074), AMS Land Company ($301,141), Onyx Paving & Utility, LLC ($320,000), Atkins Bros Equip Co, Inc. ($463,600), and A & M Construction & Utilities, Inc. ($471,515).
The project timeline is set for 180 days once the contract is awarded. Silva-Reyes confirmed that preliminary work would begin approximately three weeks after approval, with a preconstruction meeting scheduled to discuss project details.
"Once we develop that timeline, we'll work with the residents at the HOA and let them know what's going to happen and how it's going to be phased," Silva-Reyes said during the meeting.
In addition to the financial contribution, the city will provide the water meters at no cost to the project, an arrangement that was confirmed during questioning by Councilman Neal.
After brief discussion and no additional inquiries from other council members, Mayor Terry Lynne called for a motion. Neal motioned to approve the resolution, with Councilman David Reid seconding. The measure passed unanimously.
The project is expected to begin in early April following the preconstruction meeting between city officials and Strayhorn Project Developments, LLC.
