ntb25awclark00007.pdf

TxDOT Solicitation No.: NTB-25AWCLARK-00007 TxDOT CSJ/Project No.:

Version: March 28. 2025

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Automated Weather Observation System

J.D. Trissell Field Airport TxDOT Solicitation No.: NTB-25AWCLARK-00007

Sealed bids for the construction of airport improvements at the J.D. Trissell Field Airport need to be addressed and delivered to Sheri Quinlan, TxDOT Aviation Division, 6230 E. Stassney Lane, 2nd Floor, Austin, Texas 78744. The delivered package must be clearly marked as “Bid Proposal”. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM, September 16, 2025, then publicly opened and read. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened.

In general, the Aviation Construction work consists of: Replace and install an Automated Weather Observation System III with Present Weather Sensor, Thunder Strike Alert (AWOS III PT) to replace in the existing location. The system shall be installed in accordance with this specification and as approved in Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5220-16, latest version, and FAA Order 6560- 20B, or latest version) at the J.D. Trissell Field Airport.

Bidding documents may be examined at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/support/plans-online.html

Bidders may view and obtain plan sets, free of charge, from Plans Online http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/support/plans-online.html on the TxDOT website. Or bidders may buy plan sets from the Reproduction companies that are listed on the website.

Bidders are responsible for checking this website regularly for any changes to the bid documents, such as Addendums. TxDOT can only guarantee the accuracy of information on its Aviation Projects website located at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/aviation/projects.html.

If another agency or construction data website references this project, please also refer to the TxDOT Aviation website mentioned above to verify the accuracy and completeness of the data.

TxDOT Aviation uses the eGrants electronic grant management system for projects beginning Fiscal Year 2017. The awarded bidder will be required to electronically submit contract documents, pay request forms, change order requests, certified payroll, DBE/HUB reports and insurance certificates. Signing the Bid Form certifies that the bidder meets the eGrants minimum system requirements in the External User Manual found at http://www.txdot.gov/government/funding/egrants-2016/aviation.html

To be placed on the Bidders List for this project please email your company name, mailing address, and your phone & email address to AVNRFQ@txdot.gov.

Technical questions concerning the specifications should be directed to Julie Fielder at (512) 416-4500.

Please call Sheri Quinlan, Contract Specialist, TxDOT Aviation at 512-416-4500 for questions concerning the bid document or further information.

TxDOT Solicitation No.: NTB-25AWCLARK-00007 TxDOT CSJ/Project No.:

Version: March 28. 2025

Minimum wage rates have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the specifications.

Cashier’s check, money order, or teller’s check drawn by or on a state or national bank, a savings and loan association, or a state or federally chartered credit union (collectively referred to as “bank”) in the amount of two percent (2%) of the total bid price stated in the bid, made payable without recourse to TxDOT Aviation, Agent for the Owner or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Texas and acceptable to TxDOT Aviation, Agent for the Owner must accompany each bid as a guarantee that the bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract, and make bond in accordance with the requirements of the specifications. TxDOT Aviation reserves the right to retain any check, bank money order or bank draft as liquidated damages in the event the bidder withdraws its bid after the bids are opened and before official rejection of the bid by TxDOT Aviation/Owner, or, if successful in securing the award of the contract, the successful bidder fails to enter into the contract and fails to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the full amount of the contract price, executed by a surety company or surety companies authorized to execute surety bonds under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

The proposed contract is subject to the Vernon Texas Civil Statues, Article 601.b now codified as the State Purchasing and General Services Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2151 et seq. concerning the participation of Historically Underutilized Business. HUB goal is set at 11.2%.

The Agent, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all respondents that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit in response to this solicitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

In accordance with Texas Gov’t Code §2161.252, TxDOT Aviation has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract. Bidders, including State of Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), will be required to complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid.

Respondents are encouraged to maximize HUB utilization equal to the statewide HUB goals for the type of work being contracted. The statewide HUB goals are defined in 34 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §20.284.

The Owner/Agent reserves the right to reject any bid and the right to waive technicalities if such waiver is in the best interest of the Owner/Agent and conforms to State and local laws and ordinances pertaining to the letting of construction contracts.

A Pre-Bid Conference concerning this project will not be held.

Red River County and City of Clarksville, Texas