ESBD_File_344664_EH11473_NTB.pdf

Balmorhea State Park EH11473 Portable Buildings Water and Wastewater Improvements

Notice to Bidders (2023_0901)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

EH11473

Sealed bids for the above project will only be accepted from Contractors when submitted to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department using the online Bid Portal hosted by eBuilder. Bids will be accepted by the Contracting Branch, Infrastructure Division until 2:00 PM, January 16, 2024.

A virtual public bid opening of responses will be conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department via Microsoft Teams at 3:00 PM on January 16, 2024. Interested attendees must register in advance for this meeting. Click on the link below to register for the bid opening.

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Bid Submittal Instructions:

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name Type # of Files Requirement

Bidder Affirmations File Type: PDF (.pdf) Single Required

Contractor’s Qualifications Statement

File Type: PDF (.pdf) Single Required

HUB Subcontracting Plan File Type: PDF (.pdf) Single Required

Bid Security (scanned copy) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Single Required

Please note the type and number of files allowed. Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

2. Upload your submission. Use the link below to access the Bid Portal.

• Bid Portal:

https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID={ca7dd4ed-d417- 464c-b711-0486e1f5544a}&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:~:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/ap p/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897 https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a

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To bid on the project, you will need to create a new Bid Portal account, even if you already have an e-Builder login. The Bid Portal is a separate platform within e-Builder.

• Bid Portal Video Tutorial Link: https://vimeo.com/374214070

Bidders are encouraged to log into the bid portal and submit a draft response at least 24 hrs.

prior to bid opening. Bids can be withdrawn and resubmitted until the bid opening time shown above.

We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before the bid opening time to begin the uploading process and finalize your submission.

For informational purposes, project plans and specifications can be downloaded directly from the Bid Portal.

General Scope of Work:

Furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to provide water and wastewater services to temporary residences located at Balmorhea State Park, including the design of a pre-packaged lift station, new water main, force main, water and sewer service lines and sewer collection line in accordance with the Invitation for Bids and Contract Documents. The Engineer’s Probable Opinion of Cost ranges from $250,000 to $300,000.

Project Schedule:

All work shall be completed within one hundred fifty (150) calendar days commencing on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. This performance period includes completing the various aspects required to complete the Work, including submission of all Submittals, mobilization, procurement, installation, testing, inspection, and delivery of documents described in the Uniform General Conditions, Article 12, 12.1.1.1.

This project does not have Federal Aid funding.

All bids must be submitted on the forms furnished for that purpose, and each proposal must be accompanied by bid bond, or certified check made payable to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in an amount of not less than (5) percent of the total bid amount. A photocopy of the bid bond or certified check may be uploaded through the Bid Portal; however, the physical copy must be received by TPWD at its headquarters location by 12:00 pm (noon) of the second business day following the bid submittal deadline.

Contact Information: All questions related to this project should be directed to Misty K.

Wyatt, CTCD via the eBuilder Bid Portal Q&A board. The Q&A board can be accessed using the above eBuilder Bid Portal link.

https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a https://gov.e-builder.net/da2/Bidding/BidPackageDetails.aspx?BidPackageID=%7bca7dd4ed-d417-464c-b711-0486e1f5544a%7d&PortalID=888b0d21-e1f4-4091-be27-b1e6333ac68b&ThisTab=yes#:%7E:text=https%3A//gateway.gov.e%2Dbuilder.net/app/bidders/landing%3Faccountid%3D121b7321%2Df922%2D472a%2Da736%2D897455b50fee%26projectid%3D888b0d21%2De1f4%2D4091%2Dbe27%2Db1e6333ac68b%26bidpackageid%3Dca7dd4ed%2Dd417%2D464c%2Db711%2D0486e1f5544a https://vimeo.com/374214070

Any questions regarding the use of the Bid Portal for bidding can be directed to misty.wyatt@tpwd.texas.gov.

TPWD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor irregularities in the bidding process.

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on December 18, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

CST. Potential respondents must pre-register for the pre-bid conference at:

https://forms.office.com/g/PWGAJ6cjbK

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the pre-bid conference. Although the pre-bid conference is not mandatory, Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend as important information regarding bid submittal requirements and an overview of the Project will be discussed.

The virtual pre-bid conference will be conducted using Microsoft® Teams. Bidders may use their browser to access the meeting or a Microsoft® Teams application.

Non-Mandatory Site Visit

A non-mandatory site visit to view the project site will be held on December 20, 2023, between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST at Balmorhea State Park located at 9207 Hwy 17S, Toyahvale Texas, Reeves County. Site visits can be scheduled by contacting Torrey Bonham, Park Superintendent at (432) 249-9908.

Supplemental Bidding Information

TPWD has selected to perform bid openings via virtual meetings. To facilitate virtual bid openings, TPWD will host all bid openings one (1) hour after the bid opening deadline.

Interested attendees must register in advance to obtain information regarding the virtual bid opening.

Bid Opening Registration form: https://forms.office.com/g/tabfhW5S41 mailto:misty.wyatt@tpwd.texas.gov https://forms.office.com/g/PWGAJ6cjbK https://forms.office.com/g/tabfhW5S41