Old Alice Road Improvements

The City of Brownsville, Texas Procurement Department is requesting sealed competitive bids for full reconstruction of Old Alice Road from I-69 Frontage Road to Ruben Torres Boulevard, including storm drainage, water and wastewater utilities, sidewalks, and shared use path, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT via the City's Bonfire portal.

The pre-bid meeting was held August 4, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Questions were due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; addenda closed August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs the same date and time as the due date via Microsoft Teams.

Bidders must demonstrate five years of continuous operation providing similar services, three project references from the past five years, valid licensing and certifications, proof of financial stability and bonding capacity, and insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation. A 5% bid bond and payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of contract price are required, executed by corporate sureties authorized to do business in Texas and listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties.

Substantial completion must occur within 540 consecutive calendar days from the date of commencement. Bid prices must remain firm for 120 days from bid opening and throughout the contract term; price revisions are permitted only for documented increases in Gulf Coast area costs. Retainage will be withheld up to 10% for contracts under $5,000,000 or up to 5% for contracts of $5,000,000 or more, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2252.032. The City will not disclose budget information. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.