Adler Ditch Channel Improvements Project

Hardin County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the Adler Ditch Channel Improvements Project under HUD-CDBG Regional Mitigation Program funding (Contract #24-065-065-E596), with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Courthouse Purchasing Department. This is a federally funded project carrying mandatory Davis-Bacon and Related Acts compliance, Fair Labor Standards, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 requirements; bidders must also demonstrate contracting with small, minority, and disadvantaged firms as detailed in the project manual.

The scope comprises approximately 3,750 linear feet of ditch clearing, grubbing, snagging, and cleaning, plus approximately 765 linear feet of channel widening with articulated concrete mat placement. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hardin County Conference Room in Kountze, Texas. Questions must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on October 6, 2026.

Award will go to the lowest responsible bidder meeting demonstrated experience, reputation, quality of services, safety record, and financial capability. Bid security equal to 5% of the total base bid price in the form of a Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or Bid Bond payable to Hardin County must accompany each proposal. The successful bidder is required to provide payment and performance bonds and maintain active SAM.gov registration; all contractors and subcontractors cannot be debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs. Hardin County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may hold bids for up to 60 days for review and investigation of bidder qualifications prior to award. A public bid opening will follow receipt of bids at the Hardin County Commissioners Courtroom.