North Overton Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIF) Irrigation Improvements

This Request for Proposals (RFP 26-19455-KM) is issued by the City of Lubbock, Texas for construction services to complete irrigation improvements within the North Overton Tax Increment Finance Districts. The project requires all labor, materials, and work necessary to fulfill the scope detailed in the contract documents, with deliverables including a substantially completed irrigation system within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system allocating 60 points for price (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points and others scored proportionally), 30 points for contractor qualifications based on submitted statements, past experience, and safety records, and 10 points for construction time. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be conducted on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Zoom, with proposals due electronically through Bonfire or as a single hard copy to the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management by 3:00 PM on April 30, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at City of Lubbock offices with teleconference access available, and the City Council will consider proposals on May 12, 2026. Plans and specifications are available for online review at no cost or through The Reproduction Company for a $100 refundable deposit, and faxed proposals will not be accepted.

All successful offerors with contract values exceeding $100,000 must provide performance bonds and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price from companies with an "A" or better Best Rating. All offerors are required to submit proposal security of no less than 5% of the total proposal amount in the form of a certified check or proposal bond. The project is subject to Texas prevailing wage requirements, and contractors must ensure workers' compensation coverage compliance for all employees and subcontractors. The estimated project budget is $400,000. The contract documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or technology integration requirements for this procurement.