Bid NO. 26-23 19th Street Drainage Repair

The City of Huntsville, Texas is issuing an Invitation to Bid (Bid No. 26-23) for drainage repair work located at the 1900 Block of 19th Street. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive drainage infrastructure repairs including constructing a concrete structural support beam to stabilize two existing box culverts, placing approximately 150 cubic yards of common fill material to establish positive drainage, constructing structural wing walls for erosion prevention, and placing approximately 100 tons of 18-inch riprap for backfill. Additional deliverables include removal and replacement of handrail and sidewalk if damaged during construction, implementation of erosion control measures, installation of traffic control devices, and restoration of temporary construction easement through leveling and hydroseeding. Qualified bidders must be bonded and insured with Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $300,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation meeting Texas statutory requirements. The City will evaluate proposals based on best value considering purchase price, vendor proximity and ability to perform, delivery capabilities, reputation, quality of services, past performance, and compliance with City ordinances. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site visit on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at 448 Highway 75 North, questions submission deadline of May 13, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., final addendum posting by May 14, 2026 at 5:00 P.M., and sealed bid submission deadline of May 19, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time. The contract term is 90 calendar days from award date with a one-year warranty requirement, and liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day apply for non-completion beyond the approved timeline, with a maximum of five weather delay days permitted.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documentation. Bidders must demonstrate a permanent place of business, adequate personnel and equipment, suitable financial status, appropriate technical experience, and a satisfactory performance record. A mandatory bid bond equal to 10 percent of the submitted bid amount is required, and a performance bond equal to the full contract award amount must be provided within ten calendar days of award from a certified Texas surety company. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced in the available documentation. Award is anticipated for June 2026, contingent upon City Council approval and subject to budget availability for the current fiscal year. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the procurement materials.