RFQ Design and Construction of Generators

The City of North Richland Hills, Texas is requesting sealed bids for Main Street Smithfield comprehensive infrastructure improvements from Smithfield Road to Davis Boulevard, with bids due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via www.publicpurchase.com. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are encouraged to participate with certification from either the State of Texas HUB Program or the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency.

The scope encompasses concrete pavement reconstruction, concrete sidewalk and trail installation along Davis Boulevard from Main Street to Odell Street, street furniture, lighting infrastructure, drainage improvements, water and sewer line installation, and landscape enhancements. The project manual covers eight sections: General Items & Removals, Paving, Storm Sewer, Pavement Marking and Signing, Water and Sewer, Erosion Control, Landscape/Hardscape/Irrigation, and Electrical. Two bid alternates address paving and water improvements. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three similar projects completed within the last ten years and submit a minimum of three references, preferably within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

The contract term is 365 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, divided into four phases (Phase 1: 100 days, Phase 2: 160 days, Phase 3: 80 days, Phase 4: 25 days). Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day apply for work unfinished beyond the contract period. Bid security of five percent of the total bid amount is required; performance, payment, and two-year maintenance bonds (100%, 100%, and 20% of final contract price respectively) are mandatory. Insurance minimums include Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Builder's Risk equal to 100% of completed project value.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder offering best value, considering purchase price, delivery schedule, bidder reputation, quality, specification compliance, past performance, and total long-term costs. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Room, 4301 City Point Drive. Questions are due June 12, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. CST. Award is anticipated within 60 days of bid opening.