Installation of Fountain at Lubbock Tornado Memorial

The City of Lubbock, Texas is seeking competitive, sealed proposals for the Installation of Fountain at Lubbock Tornado Memorial. The project involves the construction of a fountain at the Lubbock Tornado Memorial, and the successful offeror will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on September 17, 2024 and will be publicly opened and read aloud. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on September 4, 2024 via teleconference. The construction must be substantially completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed issued by the City. The selection criteria include 60% weight on price, 30% on contractor qualifications, and 10% on construction time. The estimated budget for the construction phase is $100,000.

Offerors are required to submit a 5% proposal bond, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 100% performance bond if the contract price exceeds $100,000, and a 100% payment bond if the contract price exceeds $50,000. The RFP also includes provisions regarding prevailing wage rates, insurance requirements, and other standard contract terms and conditions. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the estimated construction phase budget is $100,000.