M-1 Channel Crossing Improvements at South Street

The City of Alvin, Texas is soliciting sealed bids for M-1 Channel Crossing Improvements at South Street (Bid Number B-26-05), with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contract covers cast-in-place box culverts with head and wingwalls, concrete channel lining, roadway and sidewalk pavement, curbs, wheelchair ramps, drainage infrastructure, sanitary sewer adjustments, and associated demolition and site improvements across the project limits.

The scope comprises 51 line items organized into five sections: demolition (removal and replacement of existing concrete and asphalt pavement, base material, curbs, ramps, sidewalks, and driveways); concrete work (box culverts, channel lining, and appurtenances); utility work (removal, replacement, adjustment, or abandonment of storm sewer lines, inlets, manholes, culverts, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, valves, meters, and fire hydrants); stormwater pollution prevention; and traffic control and miscellaneous work including pavement markings, permanent signs, mailbox relocation, tree protection, and erosion control.

Contract time is 120 calendar days after the effective date of the work order, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for delays. All bid proposals must include a 5 percent bid guarantee. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten days of award, a one-year maintenance bond covering 100 percent of construction costs, and evidence of workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance of $1 million each (with $2 million aggregate), and $2 million excess liability coverage. No more than 49 percent of the project cost may be subcontracted. Contractors must submit a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, references from three public agencies with similar work completed within the past two years, and evidence of adequate equipment and experience. Prevailing wage rates apply.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026 at the PSF building. Sealed bids are due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the City Secretary's Office, with public opening and reading at 3:00 p.m. the same day. Electronic and physical copies of plans and specifications are available.