Coffee Road Roadway Drainage and Utility Improvements

The City of Brownsville is soliciting competitive bids for the Coffee Road Roadway, Drainage, and Utility Improvements Project in Cameron County, Texas. The comprehensive infrastructure project involves demolition, site grading, storm drainage installation, water and wastewater utility work, roadway reconstruction, paving, striping, and associated traffic control. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals to complete the project in accordance with city and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) standards. The project spans the road section between Ruben M. Torres Boulevard and Paredes Line Road, with specific technical requirements including hot mix asphalt concrete pavement, 24-36 inch reinforced concrete pipe storm trunk lines, precast box culverts, water lines with fire hydrants, sidewalks, and shared use paths. The bid is structured with 99 individual line items, with proposals due on December 2, 2025, and requires detailed unit pricing for each construction element. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references, non-collusion affidavits, and compliance with various city procurement forms.

The procurement includes specific Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, adopting the State of Texas Statewide HUB Program to promote contracting opportunities for underrepresented businesses. Vendors must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan and conduct vendor searches specific to Cameron County. While no specific total project budget is explicitly stated, the bid includes a $400,000 Roadway and Paving Work Change Directive Allowance and a $100,000 Utility Work Change Directive Allowance, suggesting flexibility in project scope and potential budget range. Respondents must meet several compliance requirements, including completing Texas Ethics Commission forms, disclosing potential conflicts of interest, and providing comprehensive organizational information. The city will evaluate proposals based on submitted documentation, technical capabilities, pricing, and compliance with local and state procurement regulations. Potential bidders must demonstrate previous experience with similar infrastructure projects and provide verifiable references from comparable municipal or infrastructure improvement contracts completed within the past five years.