North Main Drain Bank Stabilization 2026

Cameron County Drainage District No. 5 is requesting sealed bids for North Main Drain Bank Stabilization consisting of sheet piling installation along 1,700 linear feet on the north bank and 2,400 linear feet on the south bank, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the CCDD #5 offices in Harlingen, Texas. The project is federally funded in whole or in part, triggering disadvantaged business enterprise compliance under 49 CFR Part 23.

The scope includes sheet piling installation (bidders may propose either lump-sum or unit-price per linear foot), helical soil anchor design and installation, bank cutting, compaction, filling, and re-grading. Base bid items also include soil excavation (per 1,000 cubic yards) and soil installation and compaction (per 1,000 cubic yards). One alternate lump-sum bid item is included. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidental costs, with unit prices to include a prorated share of overhead. Work must commence within 14 calendar days of written notice to proceed and must be completed within 245 calendar days. A one-year warranty against defective work and materials applies from final project acceptance.

The bid guaranty requirement is 5% of total maximum bid price, submitted as certified check or bid bond from a licensed Texas surety. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per working day for delays beyond the contract completion date. Monthly pay applications process with 10% retention until final completion and acceptance. Written questions are due September 29, 2026. The final addendum deadline is October 2, 2026. Testing and inspection of materials is performed by an independent laboratory at the owner's expense, with the contractor reimbursing the owner for any failures.