OPEN Sale & Removal of Fill Dirt -Willacy County Joint Flood Control TWDB FIF Project No. 40069 (Lateral G)

Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 is requesting bids for excavation and removal of 60,698 cubic yards of fill dirt from Lateral G in Willacy County as part of the Joint Flood Control TWDB FIF Project No. 40069 (RFB HCDD1-26-027-11-04-MDB), with bids due November 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Site visits are mandatory; bidders must visit the job site and familiarize themselves with existing conditions before submitting bids.

Pricing is structured as a unit-cost bid for cubic yards of fill dirt removal, with respondents responsible for all payment and removal costs. Bids must be submitted net F.O.B., District Prepaid, without tax, reflecting the District's tax-exempt status. Bidders may submit electronically via the procurement portal or by hand delivery (one hard copy and one USB in PDF format) to Melissa Blanco, Buyer I, at 902 N. Doolittle Road, Building "A," Edinburg, Texas 78542. The bid opening is public and may be attended in person, via Zoom, or by telephone.

All bidders with contract values exceeding $100,000 must furnish a bid bond of five percent of the total contract price and a certification of non-debarment. If the contract exceeds $50,000, a performance bond for the full contract amount is required. Contractors must provide comprehensive general liability insurance ($500,000), automobile liability coverage ($300,000 per person / $500,000 per accident), uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Bid prices must remain firm for ninety days after bid opening, and no bid may be withdrawn within ninety days of the scheduled opening time. Questions are due October 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Funding is provided through the District's current fiscal year budget, with the District retaining the right to reconsider the contract annually during future budget processes if financial resources prove insufficient.