Bell Farms Public Improvement District (PID) Playa Lake Retaining Wall Construction

The City of Lubbock, Texas, on behalf of the Bell Farms Public Improvement District (PID), is issuing a competitive sealed proposal solicitation (RFP 2026-19454-KM) for construction services related to the Playa Lake Retaining Wall project located in Hunt County. The procurement encompasses the complete removal of an existing retaining wall, construction of a new five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk, installation of pedestrian lighting with pole-mounted LED fixtures, and associated landscape improvements including irrigation modifications, turf installation, and new tree plantings within Bell Farms Playa Park, Tract A. Contractors must furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and transportation necessary for project completion, with work scheduled to substantially complete within 120 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and finally complete within 260 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $200 per day for delays beyond each milestone. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on April 9, 2026, with public opening and reading at Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Floor 9, Lubbock, Texas, or via Zoom teleconference, and a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Zoom. Evaluation criteria distribute 100 total points as follows: 60 points for Price, 30 points for Contractor Qualifications, and 10 points for Construction Time. Required submittals include a Contractor's Statement of Qualifications, Safety Record Questionnaire, proposed subcontractor list, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Insurance Affidavit, and a proposal bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total proposal amount. Contractors must demonstrate technical experience on similar projects, financial bonding capacity, safety emphasis, quality commitment, and conformance to contract documents, with the City Council scheduled to consider proposals on May 26, 2026.

No set-aside designations specifically restricting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are identified in the solicitation; however, bidders must disclose their minority/women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) classification and provide a proposed list of subcontractors identifying any minority ownership status, with a final subcontractor list due seven business days after the closing date. Contractors with ten or more full-time employees submitting contracts valued at $100,000 or more must comply with Texas Government Code requirements, including certifications regarding suspension and debarment status, non-discrimination against firearm entities or energy companies, and non-boycott of Israel. The contract incorporates Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements effective January 2, 2026, with wage determinations for building construction in Crosby and Lubbock Counties, requiring compliance with federal wage standards and paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage, with certificates due within ten business days of contract award notification. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $50,000, respectively, issued by companies with a Best Rating of "A" or better. The estimated budget for the construction phase is $180,000, with retainage structure specified at 10% for contracts valued below $5,000,000 and a one-year warranty period required for all landscape materials from the date of Final Acceptance.