IFB 2023-B07 Precinct 2 Office - Parking Lot Expansion

Hays County is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 2023-B07) for a Precinct 2 Office Parking Lot Expansion project located at 5500 FM 2770 in Kyle, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete a comprehensive parking lot expansion that includes adding 94 new parking spaces, constructing concrete curb ramps and sidewalks, removing existing curb and gutter, installing new concrete curb, repainting markings, and completing associated earthwork, drainage structures, and erosion control facilities. The project will follow Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and requires compliance with prevailing wage rates, equal opportunity employment, and environmental standards. The original bid was due on December 15, 2022, but was subsequently extended through Addendum 2 to December 29, 2022, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. A pre-bid meeting was held on December 2, 2022, and the contract term is specified as 80 working days (approximately 4 months) from the notice to proceed. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, provide both electronic and hard copy submissions, and be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within 10 days of award.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires a 5% retainage to be withheld by the county, with contractors permitted to similarly withhold retainage from subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project will be funded through the county budget and is considered an integral part of future budgetary planning. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The project includes technical specifications referencing both Hays County and City of Austin standards, and contractors will need to integrate with existing site infrastructure at the Precinct 2 Office. The comprehensive bid schedule includes 28 line items covering site preparation, earthwork, storm drainage, paving, lighting, and site improvements, with quantities specified for various construction elements such as 3,652 cubic yards of excavation, 3,333 square yards of subgrade conditioning, 1,404 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, and 10 site lighting installations. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities in municipal infrastructure development and adherence to local government construction standards.