Herndon/MLK Ditch

The City of Kirbyville, Texas is soliciting sealed bids for construction of the Herndon/MLK Ditch project under GLO Contract No. 22-085-075-D334, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The project is funded through CDBG Disaster Recovery and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 requirements, including hiring and subcontracting objectives for Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns.

The scope comprises approximately 1,240 linear feet of earthen ditch construction through reshaping and grading; approximately 253 linear feet of 8-by-3 reinforced concrete box culverts and 27 linear feet of 4-by-2 reinforced concrete box culverts with pipe penetrations and stabilized backfill under roadway; reinforced concrete headwalls, wingwalls, and concrete riprap; approximately 797.5 linear feet of metal beam guard fence; surface restoration; relocation of waterlines and casing of sewer lines; traffic control; stormwater pollution prevention implementation; trench safety systems; and materials testing by Engineer-approved laboratory. Bidders are required to conduct a site visit and thorough examination of existing conditions.

The contract requires a 5% bid bond (or acceptable alternatives including certified check or U.S. Government Bonds) for contracts exceeding $100,000, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price before work begins. Substantial completion is required within 120 calendar days and final completion within 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Progress payments are made at 95% of work completed with 5% retainage released upon final completion. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to meet completion deadlines. The contract utilizes unit pricing for earthen ditch construction and lump sum pricing for structural and miscellaneous work. All contractors and subcontractors must maintain active SAM.gov registrations and cannot be debarred or suspended from federal assistance. Questions were due September 18, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Central Time through CIVCAST. Public opening and reading occurred at City Hall in Kirbyville.