Marshall Water Line Repair

The Texas Military Department is requesting bids for water line repair at the Marshall Readiness Center in Marshall, Texas under IFB TMD26-FMO-0043352A, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory site visit on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 2109 Marshall Drive. Attendance at a minimum of one site visit is required.

The scope includes excavation and replacement of up to 20 feet of 3-inch schedule 40 PVC piping, installation of two new ball valves with traffic-rated valve boxes, gas line safety inspection, concrete removal, hand excavation, and pressure testing at the Field Maintenance Shop. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekends permitted if coordinated with the Contract Monitor. The contractor must provide all tools, labor, and supplies and notify TMD of any defects discovered during work.

Pricing is firm fixed price on a mandatory pricing schedule with separate line items for labor and supplies, each on a per-job basis. Unit prices govern in case of calculation errors. No contract value is specified. The contract term is one year from notice of award, with TMD retaining the option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods at its sole discretion. No minimum compensation is guaranteed.

TMD will evaluate responses on a best value standard under Texas Government Code 2156.007, considering vendor past performance including Vendor Performance Tracking System scores, Corrective Action Plans, and previous contract performance. Written questions are due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a Question and Answer document estimated to be posted August 4, 2026. Bids remain valid for 120 days from the solicitation opening date.

The contractor must provide Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, Automobile Liability at $500,000 combined single limit, and Umbrella/Excess Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, all with A.M. Best ratings of "A" or better. Insurance must be provided within five business days of Notice of Award. Payment follows TMD receipt, testing, and acceptance of completed work.