IFB 2026-B05 Concrete Contractor

Hays County Purchasing Office in San Marcos, Texas issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-B05 seeking a concrete contractor to provide comprehensive concrete work and related services on an as-needed basis for Hays County Transportation projects. The scope of work includes safety end treatments for culverts ranging from 18 to 60 inches in diameter, low water crossing slabs, ditch armoring, miscellaneous flat-work, and rip-rap installation on steep slopes. The contractor must demonstrate adequate financial resources, a satisfactory performance history, and the ability to respond to service requests within 24 hours and begin work within two weeks of purchase order receipt. Compensation will be structured as a billable rate per man-hour, with payment based on contracted hourly rates for crew members, while Hays County will provide concrete and reimburse the contractor for materials such as reinforcing steel, vapor barrier, and chairs at invoiced prices based on the lowest of three quotes. Large equipment rental will be reimbursed at the lowest of three local rental quotes calculated on daily hour-meter readings, with fuel reimbursed at $1.00 per gallon above the County's diesel pricing. The solicitation was issued on February 5, 2026, with a deadline for question submission of February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and a proposal submission deadline of February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The anticipated contract award date is March 2026, with an initial term of one year and four optional one-year renewal periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are mentioned in the available documentation. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Auto Liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, General Liability with $2,000,000 aggregate limits, and Employers Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. Bid pricing shall remain firm for the entire contract term; however, price increases may be requested for renewal periods if submitted 45 days prior to the anniversary date and supported by U.S. Department of Labor Producer Price Index data, subject to County approval. There is no guaranteed minimum number of projects to be ordered, as projects will be assigned on an as-needed basis, and funding is provided through the County budget approved by Commissioners Court with continuation contingent upon budget approval in subsequent fiscal years. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the available solicitation documents.