IFB - RFC 241859-25-01 Salt Shed, El Paso West AEM

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of a Salt Shed facility located at 4201 Hondo Pass Dr. in El Paso, Texas. The procurement specifically covers the development of a salt storage infrastructure with a total project estimated cost of $145,000.00. Contractors must submit bids through the Bonfire online platform, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 2:30 PM CT. All bidder questions are due by July 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, with final bids to be publicly opened on the same date. The project requires a bid guaranty/bond of $3,000.00, and all potential bidders must register with txdot.BonfireHub.com to access proposal documents. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability to construct a salt shed facility according to TxDOT specifications, with comprehensive proposal documentation required for submission.

The contract includes specific provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), mandating a HUB Subcontracting Plan for projects with estimates of $100,000 or greater. Contractors currently debarred from TxDOT projects are ineligible to bid, and all respondents must comply with state anti-discrimination laws. Pre-qualification of contractors has been waived for this opportunity, though the Uniform General Conditions outline specific contract award requirements. The procurement covers jurisdictions within El Paso County and El Paso City, with a focus on developing essential municipal infrastructure. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the project represents a targeted infrastructure development initiative with a defined budget of $145,000.00. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency, compliance with state procurement regulations, and the ability to complete the salt shed construction within specified parameters.