2026-10_Technical_Specifications_Alligator_Creek_Rehab_FEMA_Sewer_Line_Mitigation_Project(DR_4781_PW-44)-IFB.pdf

This is a Technical Specifications document for the City of Edinburg Solid Waste Management Department in Hidalgo County, Texas, soliciting sealed bids for the repair and fabrication of commercial metal containers under Request for Bids #2026-10. The procurement encompasses labor, materials, and equipment for structural restoration, floor replacement, sidewall re-fabrication, mechanical component repairs, finishing and coating work, and new unit fabrication for roll-off and front/side loader containers ranging from 2 to 10 yards in size. Bidders must submit detailed unit pricing for 14 line items including full refurbishment services, floor replacement labor, certified welding labor rates, pickup and delivery fees, and new unit fabrication, with all work required to comply with ANSI Z245.60 dimensional specifications. The deadline for submitting questions is April 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with sealed bids due electronically via the procurement portal or by hand delivery to the City Secretary's Office at 415 West University Drive by April 14, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Public bid opening is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the City Hall Community Room. All work must meet minimum 90-day warranties on structural repairs and one-year warranties on new fabrication against material defects.

The engineering estimated budget is $114,000.00. The City will award contracts on a low-bid-per-item basis, potentially to multiple vendors, with quantities assigned based on funding allocation and availability. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified; however, the City reserves the right to apply a five percent local preference to vendors whose principal place of business is located within Edinburg. Required qualifications include submission of three references for contracts performed within the last five years, comprehensive insurance documentation, and compliance certifications including Senate Bills 13 and 19, House Bill 89 non-collusion affidavits, and conflict of interest disclosures. Insurance requirements vary based on contract value, ranging from potential waiver for contracts under $5,000 to comprehensive coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, and City protective liability for contracts of $15,000 or more. Bids will be held firm for 60 days without City action, and the City reserves the right to terminate contracts with 30 days' written notice. Payment will be made by mail in accordance with Texas Pay Law following service delivery and invoicing, with all payments subject to annual appropriation and availability of funds.