The contractor’s playbook to work for the BRA

From landscaping and waste collection to high-tech AV integration and industrial maintenance — if you’re a small consultant, a specialized team, or a growing business, we’re looking for partners like you. Whether you’re a solo contractor or a growing company, here is your insider guide to landing work with us. Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer. Guests: Chris Bryan, BRA capital improvement planning manager, Allison Sheeler, BRA purchasing agent, Bryan Gray, BRA purchasing manager, and Victor Venegas, BRA purchasing agent. Intro music: Clay Sellers, BRA lab analyst. About us: The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first state agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the BRA's staff of 284 develop and distribute water supplies, provide water and wastewater treatment, monitor water quality, and pursue water conservation through public education programs. Although the Brazos River Authority is an agency of the State of Texas, it does not levy or collect taxes. Except for occasional governmental grants to help pay the costs of specific projects, the BRA is entirely self-supporting. The BRA maintains and operates its reservoirs and treatment systems using revenues from the customers it serves.