Construction of a Fuel Canopy for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System

The City of Beaumont is seeking bids from qualified contractors to construct a fuel canopy over the fueling area for the Beaumont Municipal Transit System at 550 Milam Street, Beaumont, Texas, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CT) at the project site.

The scope comprises furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to construct the canopy structure. Bids are classified as formal bids anticipated to exceed $50,000 and require City Council approval for award. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements for Jefferson County under Department of Labor standards.

The contract term commences shortly after award and continues for a period sufficient to complete the original scope of work within twelve months, with a possible six-month extension at the original bid price. Either party may cancel with thirty days' written notice. Funding derives from the City of Beaumont's approved budget for the current fiscal year only; obligations beyond the fiscal year require budget approval.

Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The awarded contractor must furnish a performance bond and payment bond each equal to one hundred percent of the total bid amount within ten days of award. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance, with the City named as additional insured. Liquidated damages are assessed at the greater of $250 per day of delay or actual measurable damages to the City.

Bids must be submitted exclusively through the City's e-bids platform at https://beaumonttexas.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. Questions are due August 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (CT), with responses provided through addenda. Pricing must remain firm for thirty days from the bid opening date.