General Cargo Public Dock Rehabilitation Project

The Calhoun Port Authority is requesting sealed bids for the General Cargo Public Dock Rehabilitation Project at its facility in Point Comfort, Texas, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Authority office.

The scope encompasses furnishing all machinery, equipment, labor, and supervision for removal and replacement of dock protection, fendering materials, structural repairs, and steel protective coating repairs. Contractors must comply with Maritime Transportation Security Act requirements, including valid Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) for workers. The contract price is submitted as a lump sum bid and includes all labor, equipment, materials, insurance, permits, licenses, and overhead necessary to completion.

The contractor must commence work no later than 30 calendar days after written Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 90 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the 90-day completion period. The Calhoun Port Authority will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder within 60 calendar days after receipt of proposals and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate on prescribed forms and provide a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the greatest possible bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each in the full amount of the contract sum, issued by a surety authorized to conduct business in Texas. Retainage of 10 percent will be withheld from all work completed and stored materials until final payment.

The Engineer of Record is Scott P. Mason, P.E. of G&W Engineers, Inc. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit bids. The Calhoun Port Authority is exempt from Texas state sales tax.