Construction of Redbud Blvd Illumination (Phase 1)

The City of McKinney, located in Collin County, Texas, is soliciting sealed bids for the Redbud Boulevard Illumination (Phase 1) project, identified as Project No. TR2313. The procurement involves a comprehensive roadway illumination infrastructure project spanning approximately 51,100 linear feet across multiple municipal thoroughfares, including Redbud Boulevard, Bray Central Drive, Corporate Drive, Commerce Drive, Central Circle, and Graves Street. The project requires the installation of 56 roadway illumination poles, approximately 17,836 linear feet of conduit, electrical conductors, ground boxes, and associated electrical infrastructure, with specific technical requirements including LED luminaire installations and compliance with National Electrical Code standards. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 p.m. on September 18, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-submittal conference scheduled for September 9, 2025, via Webex meeting. Contractors must submit three copies of their proposal (one original and two copies) or electronically via the City of McKinney's Bonfire procurement portal, with proposals remaining valid for 90 calendar days after opening.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though federal funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program implies potential compliance requirements for minority or small business participation. Bidders must comply with numerous federal and state regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage rates, Buy American provisions, equal employment opportunity provisions, and specific labor standards. The engineer's estimated probable construction cost is $2,200,000, with the successful contractor required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount and a two-year Maintenance Bond covering 100% of the contract sum. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 200 consecutive calendar days after receiving written notice to proceed, with an additional 30 calendar days allocated for addressing outstanding issues and preparing final payment. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications, including detailed business history, safety records, project experience, and financial stability, which will be evaluated through the submitted Required Forms document.