Corrugated steel culverts

Hood County, Texas is seeking sealed bids for Corrugated Steel Culverts through Request for Bid (RFB2026-02), targeting responsible firms capable of supplying helical corrugated metal pipes ranging from 12 to 48 inches in diameter. The procurement specifications align with the 2024 Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges. Bids are due by February 5, 2026, at 10:00 am, with submission options including hard copy (one original and three copies) or electronic submission via the BonFire website to the Hood County Purchasing Office in Granbury. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning May 1, 2026, with potential for four optional one-year renewals upon mutual consent. Evaluation criteria will include purchase price, vendor reputation, product quality, compliance with county needs, past relationships, and total long-term cost, with the county reserving the right to award to a primary vendor and up to two alternate vendors.

The contract contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Delivery will be FOB Hood County as directed by Hood County Road Operations, with invoices submitted to their office at 3640 W Highway 377, Granbury, Texas. Awarded vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability, $2,000,000 aggregate liability, and $500,000 commercial automobile liability, with Hood County listed as an additional insured. While no specific contract value is disclosed, vendors must maintain pricing firm for the contract duration and be prepared to provide all necessary documentation, including Form HB1295 upon contract execution. The county maintains absolute discretion in rejecting any work, equipment, or supplies deemed unsatisfactory and requires vendors to comply with various state regulations, including Texas House Bill 89, Senate Bills 13 and 19, and data privacy standards.