Blanket Contract(s) for Statewide Trail Development and Improvement

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting proposals for blanket contracts to establish statewide trail design, development, and maintenance services across six geographic state park regions on an as-needed basis, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. TPWD intends to award multiple contracts to ensure availability within designated locations and terrain types. No set-aside or preference program is referenced.

The scope encompasses trail design, mapping, GPS/GIS surveying, trail flagging and layout, corridor cutting, tread construction, and installation of infrastructure elements including culverts, boardwalks, bridges, stone steps, retaining walls, paving, and drainage structures. Minimum qualifications require five years of experience in trail services similar in type and quantity to those specified. Preferred qualifications include experience constructing accessible trails meeting US Access Board standards and membership in good standing with the Professional Trail Builders Association.

The initial contract term is one year from award, with renewal options for up to two additional two-year periods upon mutual written agreement. No guarantee of project volume or funding commitment is provided; future projects will be awarded individually based on best value determination by TPWD. Contractors must carry workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $2 million aggregate per project, and automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, with the State of Texas listed as additional insured. For individual projects valued at $100,000 or greater, contractors must submit VetHUB Subcontracting Plans if subcontracting opportunities are identified.

Evaluation uses a weighted system: fee schedule (30 points), qualifications and experience (45 points), technical proposal (40 points), and PTBA membership (10 points). Proposals must include a completed fee schedule for the sample Martin Creek Lake State Park project, company profile, key personnel information, equipment list, past projects with references, and a technical proposal. Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with answers posted by September 4. Award is anticipated by October 1, 2026. Site visits are encouraged at contractor expense.