NO. 25-43 Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction Project# 24-10-05

The City of Huntsville, Texas is seeking sealed bids for the Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction Project #24-10-05, Bid #25-43, covering jurisdictions in Van Zandt County and Houston City. This comprehensive infrastructure project involves complete dam reconstruction with multiple critical components, including installation of stormwater structures, spillway reconstruction, permanent erosion control measures, removal of existing trees and storm infrastructure, and comprehensive regrading of the dam. The project requires technical expertise in civil engineering and infrastructure reconstruction, with a complex scope of work targeting significant infrastructure improvement. The bid solicitation is scheduled with specific key dates: a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and bid submissions due on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders can obtain project documents through four digital platforms: the City of Huntsville website, Electronic State Business Daily, CIVCASTUSA, and PublicPurchase, with some platforms requiring vendor registration. The city reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous bid interpretation or reject any or all submitted bids.

The total project budget is estimated at approximately $2,400,000, with a contract duration of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. While the solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, potential bidders should carefully review all documentation for potential qualifications or restrictions. Project documents are available for examination at no charge through the City Engineer's Office and James C. Dulac, P.E.'s office in Dallas. The legal advertisement for this bid opportunity will be published on Saturday, October 4, 2025, and Saturday, October 11, 2025, providing additional visibility and opportunity for potential contractors. Interested vendors should thoroughly review all technical specifications, as the project involves complex infrastructure reconstruction requiring significant engineering expertise and capabilities in dam and stormwater management infrastructure.