IFB 25-25 CORRUGATED PIPE, CONCRETE PIPE, AND CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS

Guadalupe County, Texas has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-25 for Corrugated Pipe, Concrete Pipe, and Concrete Box Culverts, seeking competitive sealed bids for various infrastructure materials. The procurement covers corrugated metal pipes ranging from 12" to 96" in different gauges, class III reinforced concrete pipes from 12" to 48" in diameter, and reinforced concrete box culverts with inside dimensions from 3'x2' to 8'x8'. The bid response deadline is July 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with an anticipated contract award date of July 15, 2025, and a contract period running through July 31, 2026. Bidders must provide firm unit pricing for both delivered and plant pickup options, with the plant location required to be within a 40-mile radius of the county's Road & Bridge office. Key evaluation criteria include location, pricing, and economic development opportunities, with the county reserving the right to award multiple vendors by item type. Bidders must complete several required attachments, including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, and Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295).

The procurement includes several legal and compliance requirements for potential vendors, including mandatory compliance with Texas laws regarding boycotts of Israel, Iran, Sudan, energy companies, and firearm entities. Vendors must provide proof of insurance and complete a W-9 form. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the county appears to maintain flexibility in vendor selection, potentially considering local economic development opportunities. The procurement allows for ordering materials on an as-needed basis, suggesting a potentially significant but variable contract value depending on the county's infrastructure development needs. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the bid does not specify explicit technology integration requirements beyond the technical specifications for pipe and culvert materials. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid documentation to ensure complete understanding of the technical specifications, compliance requirements, and submission guidelines.