26IFB26 Pond Springs Road Area Drainage Improvements

Williamson County, Texas is conducting an Invitation for Bids (26IFB26) for the Pond Springs Road Area Drainage Improvements project, a construction services procurement with an estimated project cost of $2,500,000. The project scope encompasses construction of a new storm sewer system, water line relocation, and associated pavement finishing and striping work along Pond Springs Road in Georgetown, Texas. The successful contractor must complete substantial work within 210 calendar days and achieve final completion within 240 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $760 to $968 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. Qualified contractors must demonstrate relevant experience by providing three documented references from similar infrastructure projects, maintain appropriate workers' compensation insurance, public liability insurance, and other required coverages, and comply with prevailing wage requirements effective January 2, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically through the Bonfire platform (www.wilco.bonfirehub.com) or as hardcopy to the Williamson County Purchasing Department by March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Williamson County Purchasing Department Training Room in Georgetown. All bids must include a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total maximum bid price, and the successful contractor must execute performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten days of award notification. Award will be determined by the Williamson County Commissioners' Court based on lowest and/or best value criteria, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

Contractors responding to this solicitation must comply with Texas Government Code requirements regarding anti-boycott certifications, specifically certifying compliance with restrictions on boycotts of Israel and energy companies, as well as discrimination against firearm entities and trade associations; however, exemptions are available for sole proprietors, contractors with fewer than ten full-time employees, or contracts with values below $100,000. Bidders are required to complete and submit the Bid Affidavit, Form C-IQ (Contractor's Qualification Statement), Bidder References List, and Anti-Boycott Statement with their proposals, and must acknowledge receipt of all issued addenda prior to bid submission. The project is funded through the Williamson County 2019 Road Bond Program, and contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including OSHA standards, erosion control requirements, and environmental protection regulations. The detailed bid form itemizes 76 line items across multiple work categories including mobilization, traffic handling, erosion control, various pipe installations ranging from 2-inch copper to 18-inch RCP, concrete structures such as junction boxes and manholes, pavement removal and resurfacing, and extensive pavement markings and striping with quantities ranging from single units to over 11,000 linear feet. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents, and all costs for compliance with specifications and contract provisions must be included in the submitted unit prices.