Friars Creek Regional Detention Pond

The City of Temple in Bell County, Texas, is soliciting bids for the Friars Creek Regional Detention Pond project, a comprehensive stormwater management infrastructure development located west of 5th Street between Avenue V and Friars Creek Drive. The procurement involves construction of a regional detention pond within the Friars Creek Watershed, requiring improvements to existing drainage structures, comprehensive grading and excavation, installation of an outfall structure, erosion control measures, and necessary utility relocations. Bidders must submit sealed electronic proposals through the Bonfire online portal or hard copies to the City's Purchasing Department by January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Bid submissions must include a Bidder Information Form, Pricing Sheet(s), a 5% bid bond, Bond Requirement Affidavit, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. Evaluation criteria will encompass price, contractor experience, reputation, quality, safety record, and financial capability. The selected contractor must complete all work within 182 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an engineer's estimated project cost of $2,882,475.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $500,000 per occurrence for comprehensive general liability and worker's compensation insurance as mandated by Texas law. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds equaling 100% of the total contract price, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, Subchapter B. Liquidated damages of $420 per calendar day will be applied for incomplete work beyond the contract timeframe. The bid documents indicate a 10% retainage will be held until project completion for contracts under $400,000, with potential reduced retainage for larger projects meeting specific performance milestones. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, implement site protection protocols, coordinate utility services, and ensure environmental compliance, including securing TCEQ stormwater pollution prevention plan approval. The project will require extensive technical capabilities, including soil sampling, materials testing, and adherence to TxDOT and ASTM technical specifications for construction materials and methods.