BPUB Lift Station 20 Roof Replacement

Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is requesting informal bids for a full roof replacement at BPUB Lift Station 20 Electrical Equipment Building, with sealed bids due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and public opening on August 13 at 11:30 a.m.

The scope includes removal of failed shingles, replacement of wood roof decking, installation of new 30-year shingles with a lifetime 130 mph wind warranty, installation of double-layer roofing felt underlayment, new gutter system with downspouts, replacement of cedar trim and fascia, removal and replacement of damaged ceiling materials, installation of spray foam insulation, and roof inspection and certification by a Texas-licensed professional engineer or TDI inspector. Work must be completed within 30 days of Notice to Proceed and is permitted on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The project site is located at 6th Street, Brownsville, Texas 78520.

The IFB is structured as a lump-sum contract with bids stated in both words and figures. The bidding documents assume a total bid under $100,000; bids exceeding this threshold must be submitted without pricing and require alternative procedures. No tax is to be included. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount is required in the form of cash, certified check, or cashier's check. The successful contractor must furnish a performance bond (if contract exceeds $100,000) and payment bond (if contract exceeds $50,000), each in the full contract amount, within 10 days of Notice of Award.

The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation (statutory amounts), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence), business automobile liability ($50,000 per person / $1,000,000 per occurrence), excess umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and professional liability ($1,000,000 per claim / annual aggregate), with BPUB named as additional insured. The contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, debris disposal, utility locating, OSHA compliance, wage and hour provisions per Department of Labor determinations for Cameron County, erosion control, site safety, and property protection. Contract includes a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials and a one-year post-construction guarantee period. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Contract award is anticipated for the week of September 14, 2026. Electronic bid modification and submission through Bidnet are permitted prior to closing.