Fountain Pool Pump House Renovation

The City of Edinburg, Parks & Recreation Department, located in Hidalgo County, Texas, is soliciting sealed bids for the Fountain Pool Pump House Renovation project at 1227 E McIntyre Street, Edinburg, Texas 78541. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a construction project encompassing complete roof removal and replacement, demolition of one brick wall to expand the pump room into an adjacent fenced enclosure, enclosure of the current fenced-in portion, replacement of all metal doors and frames, installation of ventilation fans per design specifications, and repair and refinishing of cement flooring. The project involves renovation of an existing structure with current electrical and plumbing systems that must be retained and integrated into the design. Bidders must be qualified construction contractors capable of performing general construction work in compliance with the 2018 International Building Code and related codes adopted by the City. The question submission deadline is February 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and sealed bids must be submitted electronically or in hard copy format to the City Secretary's Office no later than March 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with public bid opening and reading at that same time at City Hall Community Room. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to contact Nicholus Villarreal, Aquatics Manager, at 956-607-2828 or nicvillarreal@cityofedinburg.com to schedule on-site meetings and familiarize themselves with all local conditions affecting their bids. Evaluation criteria focus on awarding the contract to the bidder deemed most advantageous to the City, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, or award no contract.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged or small businesses are referenced in the procurement documents; however, the City may consider local preference for vendors whose principal place of business is within Edinburg if their bid is within five percent of the lowest bid price, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051. Bidders must comply with multiple statutory requirements including conflict of interest disclosures, non-collusion affidavits, litigation disclosures, and certifications regarding HB 89 (Israel boycott), SB 13 (energy company boycotts), and SB 19 (firearm entity discrimination). For construction projects exceeding $25,000, bidders must provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid price, a performance bond for one hundred percent of the contract price, and a payment bond for one hundred percent of the contract price. Insurance requirements for contracts of $15,000 or more include Workers' Compensation at statutory coverage levels, Employer's Liability, Comprehensive General Liability with the City named as additional insured at $250,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence, Comprehensive Auto Liability, and City's Protective Liability. No incumbent contractor information is identified in the available documentation. The contract award value is not specified in the procurement materials, though the project scope and site documentation suggest a substantial renovation requiring professional-grade construction capabilities. Payment will be made by mail in accordance with Texas law following completion of work and City verification that specifications have been met, and the City reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice if performance is unsatisfactory, funds become unavailable, or the City wishes to discontinue the contract without cause.