Al Forge Park (2022 Bond)

The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department is soliciting bids for the Al Forge Park (2022 Bond) project through a Formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued online via CivCast. The procurement is structured as a unit price or lump sum contract for park construction, with bid services opening on April 30, 2025, and closing on May 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CT. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted via WebEx on May 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CT, with the deadline for submitting questions set for May 15, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. CT. Bidders are required to submit multiple documents through CivCast, including a Contract Signature Page, Unit Pricing Form, Bid Bond, and Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 250 calendar days and does not involve hazardous environmental work. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with bid requirements, pricing, and alignment with the City's programmatic objectives.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference programs designed to support small and disadvantaged businesses, specifically the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Program, Local Preference Program, and Veteran-Owned Small Business Preference Program. These provisions may restrict or provide advantages to certain types of businesses during the bidding process. The estimated construction budget for the project is $275,846.20, with the City reserving the right to award the contract based on the base bid, a combination of base bid and selected alternates, or a combination that best serves municipal interests. The project requires one project sign and involves park development, though specific details about the precise scope of work are not fully elaborated in the available documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review all requirements and be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the City's procurement guidelines and programmatic objectives.