Construction Services for Ford Street Storm Drain Trench Repair Project

The City of Nacogdoches, Texas is requesting sealed bids for construction services to remove and replace approximately 350 linear feet of backfill material along existing 30-inch and 36-inch storm sewer pipes, including driveway repair and restoration under ITB 26-10-139, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. Under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051, if the contract value is below $100,000, a local bidder whose principal place of business is in Nacogdoches may be awarded if their bid is within five percent of the lowest bid and provides the best combination of price and economic development opportunities.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of backfill material at various depths, special design backfill, supplemental topsoil and crushed rock, erosion controls, and site restoration. Pricing is based on unit prices and lump sum amounts across ten line items. The successful bidder must achieve Substantial Completion within 90 calendar days from notice to proceed and Final Completion within 30 calendar days thereafter.

Sealed bids must include a Certified Cashier's Check or acceptable Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The City will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Progress payments will be made monthly less ten percent retainage for contracts under $400,000 or five percent retainage for contracts of $400,000 or more. The successful bidder must execute the contract within 15 days of award notification and provide Performance and Payment Bonds. Bid prices must be net and exclusive of taxes.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall Conference Room 203. Contract documents are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com and the City website. Sealed bids must be hand-delivered, mailed, or shipped to the Engineering Office.