Auden Street Drainage Improvements Project

The City of Southside Place, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the Auden Street Drainage Improvements Project, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This project is designated as a Build America, Buy American Project and is subject to prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of concrete pavement, curbs, driveways, and curb ramps along Auden Street from Bellaire Boulevard to the north side of Carlon Street; installation of new brick pavers at intersections; and replacement of the existing storm sewer with a 48-inch RCP including junction boxes and inlets. The bid package includes 58 line items covering mobilization, traffic control, roadway items, storm sewer installation, signing, pavement markings, tree protection, and utility adjustments.

The successful bidder must commence work within ten days of receiving a Notice to Proceed and substantially complete the project within 140 consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages are $525 per day for delays beyond this timeframe. Bid security of 5 percent of the greatest amount bid must accompany each submission. The successful bidder must furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract price. All sureties must be licensed in Texas with either an underwriting limitation of at least 150 percent of the greatest amount bid or capital and surplus equal to at least ten times the greatest amount bid.

Bidders must submit a Statement of Contractor Qualifications with verifiable references, complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, file Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, and sign the HB89 Verification Form confirming they do not and will not boycott Israel. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award based on any base bid, alternate, or combination thereof.