July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025
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Request for Statements of Qualifications for Financial Audit Services

July 7, 2025: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, the Angelina & Neches River Authority (Authority) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants for the provision of Financial Audit Services. As required by Authority policy, interested firms must have a current license issued by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. The Authority is a governmental entity comprised of multiple departments and utilities, and is subject to regulations governing the completion and filing of annual financial audits. The deadline for submission of SOQ’s is 3:00 PM, July 25, 2025. At a minimum, SOQs should include: 1) Cover letter stating the name of the firm, address, and telephone number of the interested accounting firm’s representative, and state whether the interested accounting firm is a national, regional, or local public accounting firm.2) Provide the name of the external quality control review organization of which the interested accounting firm is a member of and the interested accounting firm’s length of membership; state the review organization’s planned frequency of peer reviews.3) Provide evidence that the interested accounting firm has experience in performing Texas governmental entity audits; list current and past audit clients and number of years audit services were provided.4) State whether the interested accounting firm is currently under the terms of a public or private reprimand by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and licensing board of other states.5) Describe the interested accounting firm’s level of participation in and communication with such organizations as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).6) Describe the proposed audit team, by listing each position in the firm and include resumes with the names and relevant experience of the primary client representative as well as all support staff who are proposed to provide […]
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June 5, 2024
June 5, 2024
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Request for Statements of Qualifications

June 5, 2024: The Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for engineering services for design of water system improvements for its Central Heights Utilities. Engineering services include the following: Statement of Qualifications shall include:  SOQ’s shall only be submitted electronically in PDF format, via email at solicitations@anra.org or via USB thumb drive mailed to 2901 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin Texas 75904. All SOQ submission must be received at ANRA’s Central Office no later than 12:00 noon on June 21, 2024. For more information, please contact Mr. Kelley Holcomb by phone at 936-632-7795 or by email at kholcomb@anra.org. Printable version of this RFQ:
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May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
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Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Angelina & Neches River Authority of Texas

The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Angelina & Neches River Authority of Texas (ANRA) and welcomes public comments on ideas to improve its operations and services. The Texas Sunset Act requires the Sunset Commission to periodically review ANRA and recommend whether to change state law to improve the authority’s efficiency and effectiveness. The Legislature ultimately will decide whether to adopt Sunset’s statutory recommendations. The Sunset Commission also may adopt management directives for ANRA that do not require statutory change. The Sunset process has three stages. First, Sunset staff will evaluate ANRA, seek public input, and issue a report recommending solutions to problems found. Second, the Sunset Commission will hold two public meetings: a hearing on the staff report and the authority, and a decision meeting to adopt recommendations to the Legislature based on the report and public comments. Third, the Legislature will convene in January 2025 and will consider Sunset’s statutory recommendations in a Sunset bill for ANRA. Here are several ways to provide comments and suggestions to Sunset staff on ANRA’s mission, operations, and services: • Send an email to sunset(a)sunset.texas.gov• Submit comments online at www.sunset.texas.gov• Send a letter to Sunset Advisory Commission, Attn: ANRA, P.O. Box 13066, Austin, Texas 78711• Call (512) 463-1300 to speak to Andrew McConnell, project manager of the ANRA review Please provide your comments by September 12 to ensure Sunset staff can fully consider your input while conducting their review. Comments submitted before the staff report is published in November 2024 will remain confidential. Stay informed! Visit www.sunset.texas.gov to sign up for email alerts on the Sunset staff report and the Sunset Commission’s public meetings on ANRA.
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March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
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Invitation to submit bids for wastewater construction project

Angelina & Neches River Authority “(ANRA)” will receive bids TWDB Project No. 73829 Regionalization of ACFWSD1 WWTF.   Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the ANRA Central Office located at 2901 N. John Redditt Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904.  The bids will be opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the ANRA Central Office located at 2901 N. John Redditt Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904. The project consists of decommissioning the existing Angelina County Fresh Water Supply District No.1 WWTF, installation of lift stations with associated line work to transfer flow to the ANRA’s North Angelina County Regional Wastewater Facility (NACRWF), and improvements to the chlorination and disinfection system at NACRWF as an additive bid option. Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., 320 S. Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Tyler, Texas 75702, 903-595-3913 Phone. Bid/Contract Documents can also be found on https://www.civcastusa.com/project/65fad36fe35d4d068e294be5/summary PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS may be examined without charge at the ANRA Central Office and at the office of Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. One copy of each set of documents may be obtained from Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., upon payment of $100.00.  No refunds will be made. A Bidder’s Bond, Certified or Cashier’s Check in an amount not less than (5%) of the total bid shall accompany each quote as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the Contractor will promptly enter into contract with the Angelina & Neches River Authority. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs, and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees […]
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December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022
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Responses to Comments – Central Height Water System

This post will be updated with responses to public comments and questions as they are received. If you have a comment or question, please see the information and instructions for submitting Central Heights comments and questions  I am a property owner for a mobile home park and my water meter is currently located across the highway from my property. With the upcoming construction, would it be possible to have the meters for the properties moved across the road and placed on my property? Generally speaking, it’s ANRA’s intent that every water tap and water meter is located on the property for which that meter serves. In some cases, that may not be possible because of other utilities in the way or other physical barriers that prevent a specific location from being suitable to installing a water tap and water meter, however, those cases are rare. With regard to construction of US Hwy. 259, there will be numerous utility relocations that are required, including water lines. In every case where ANRA would be required to relocate a water line or a water meter to accommodate road construction, water meters would be placed in front of the property it serves.
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November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022
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Request for Comments – Central Height Water System

Recently, the City of Nacogdoches (City) and the Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) began a conversation about the possibility of ANRA acquiring the Central Heights water system, which is owned and operated by the City of Nacogdoches. The portion of the City’s water system in Central Heights currently services approximately 363 connections. The City has indicated that this portion of the water system has reached its service capacity regarding the number of connections it can serve with the infrastructure currently in place. The City desires to focus its attention and finances on other infrastructure-related matters inside the city limits and has expressed a desire to partner with a public entity who shares similar governmental responsibilities and a legislative mission to initiate a transfer of the water system. After several technical meetings, both the City and ANRA participated in an initial due diligence process for sharing data, conducting site visits and exploring options for moving forward. A public meeting was held on November 17, 2022 at Central Heights ISD, and ANRA is now accepting public comments until December 16, 2022. Handouts from the public meeting, and a comment form are available below. Comment Card    
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May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
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ANRA is Soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for land surveying services

The Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for land surveying services in conjunction with its ongoing utility operations and acquisitions. This solicitation for professional services is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code. ANRA’s requirements for land surveying services generally include the following: General Requirements Provide services throughout the Neches River Basin Provide both area and topographic surveys Provide surveys and legal descriptions for right-of-way and parcel acquisitions in fee title and/or easements Provide surveying services for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water and wastewater utility lines and other general land surveying needs Maintain a minimum of one (1) Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) on staff and two (2) field survey crews at all times Adhere to the requirements of Texas Engineering and Land Surveying Practice Acts and Rules Concerning Practice and Licensure Adhere to the minimum standard detail requirements of American Land Title Association (ALTA) and National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Specific Requirements All horizontal and vertical data will be projected into Texas State Plane Coordinate System, NAD 83 and Vertical datum of NAVD 88 Provide live data in ARCGIS shape files Provide electronic documents in pdf form that have been exported or generated by native software programs creating the original data Statement of Qualifications Requirements Front cover and section dividers Table of contents Cover letter Detailed outline of the firm’s qualifications and competencies Organization Chart(s) Resumes of RPLS and other key individuals anticipated to provide work Conflict of Interest Statement SOQ’s shall only be submitted electronically, via USB thumb drive to 2901 N. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin Texas 75904, or by email at solicitations@anra.org. SOQ’s must be received no later than 5:00 PM on June 10, 2022. For more information, please contact Mr. Chris […]
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August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
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Solicitation for Grant Administration & Engineering Services

The Angelina & Neches River Authority plans to apply for the upcoming Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). These services are being solicited to assist the Authority in its February Winter Weather DR-4586 HMGP contract, if awarded, to support water improvements, sewer improvements, and/or other eligible activities. Accordingly, the Authority is separately soliciting (A) proposals from qualified management service providers to assist the Authority in pre-award and post-award management services and (B) qualifications from qualified engineering firms to assist the Authority in pre-award and post-award engineering services of its proposed HMGP project(s). Please submit an email and three (3) hard copies of your proposal of services and statement of qualifications to: Angelina & Neches River Authority Attn: Kelley Holcomb, General Manager 2901 N John Redditt Drive Lufkin, TX 75904 kholcomb@anra.org Proposals shall be received by the Authority no later than 3:00 pm on Monday, August 30, 2021 to be considered. The same firm will not be awarded contracts to provide both services. The Authority reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here for a printable version of this notice Addendums ADDENDUM 1 Issued: August 20, 2021 Replace Proposal Submission Date and Time with the following: Proposals shall be received by the Authority no later than 3:00 pm on Monday, August 30, 2021 to be considered. ***END OF ADDENDUM*** Click here for a printable version of this notice
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October 19, 2017
October 19, 2017
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ANRA is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase of a flow meter

The Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase of a sanitary sewer flow meter for a 6” forcemain. Proposals may be submitted electronically or at ANRA’s Central Office located at 210 E. Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901. For additional information, contact Mr. Chris Key, P.E., Operations Division Manager, by phone at 936-632-7795 or by email at ckey@anra.org. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA-approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: MBE: CONSTRUCTION 12.94%; EQUIPMENT 7.12%; SERVICES 10.84%; SUPPLIES 9.68%: WBE: CONSTRUCTION 8.72%; EQUIPMENT 5.39%; SERVICES 5.72%; SUPPLIES 9.34% Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under TWDB financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach, which may result in the termination of the awarded financial assistance. Award of this Contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any Contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for proposal are expected to be funded in part […]
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October 11, 2017
October 11, 2017
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ANRA is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase of emergency stand-by generators

The Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase of emergency stand-by generators. The generators will be utilized as emergency back-up power for sanitary sewer lift station sites. Proposals may be submitted electronically or at ANRA’s Central Office located at 210 E. Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901. For additional information, contact Mr. Chris Key, P.E., Operations Division Manager, by phone at 936-632-7795 or by email at ckey@anra.org. This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPA-approved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: MBE: CONSTRUCTION 12.94%; EQUIPMENT 7.12%; SERVICES 10.84%; SUPPLIES 9.68%: WBE: CONSTRUCTION 8.72%; EQUIPMENT 5.39%; SERVICES 5.72%; SUPPLIES 9.34% Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under TWDB financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach, which may result in the termination of the awarded financial assistance. Award of this Contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any Contract or contracts awarded under this invitation […]
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