Pepper Creek Drainage Channel and Wastewater North of the Outer Loop

The City of Temple, Texas, located in Bell County, is soliciting competitive sealed bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Pepper Creek Drainage Channel and Wastewater North of the Outer Loop project in the North Industrial Park. The procurement encompasses three primary work components: Part A involves construction of a drainage channel with associated site preparation, stormwater pollution prevention, barricading, trench safety measures, record drawings, and site restoration; Part B requires installation of approximately 310 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water line with testing and connection work; and Part C specifies installation of approximately 1,975 linear feet of 10-inch diameter wastewater line with associated manholes, testing, and utility connections. The selected contractor must complete all work within 300 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and is required to comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the City of Temple, ranging from $7.25 to $34.15 per hour depending on work classification. Bidders must submit sealed bids by May 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST through the Euna Procurement online portal or as hard copies to the City of Temple Purchasing Department, with virtual bid opening to follow immediately thereafter. Required bid submissions include a Bidder Information Form, completed Pricing Sheets, a bid bond of not less than 5 percent of the total bid amount, Bond Requirement Affidavit, and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire if applicable. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST, and the deadline for written questions is May 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Upon award, the contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, Subchapter B.

The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations, indicating that this procurement is open to all qualified bidders meeting the technical and financial requirements. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is listed in the available documentation. The project scope requires integration with existing infrastructure in the North Industrial Park and compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permits, OSHA trench safety plans, and stormwater pollution prevention requirements. Contractors must demonstrate financial responsibility through a credit check authorization and provide at least three professional references with contact information as part of their bid submission. The engineer's estimate of probable cost for this infrastructure construction project is $2,020,000, with contract award anticipated in June 2026. The City of Temple, which qualifies for tax exemption, will not charge state or local sales and use tax on project costs. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities in the bidding process, with contract administration to be overseen by Don Bond, Director of Public Works.