Pinnacle Park

Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 (WCID No. 2) is requesting bids for construction of Pinnacle Park, a District-owned park and trail facility in the Belterra subdivision (Belterra Section 21-2 and Belterra Section 20-2), with electronic bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Engineer's office (Burgess & Niple, Inc., 235 Ledge Stone Drive, Austin, Texas).

The scope encompasses 41 line items: stabilized construction entrance, erosion and sedimentation controls, tree protection, concrete trails, mulch trails, engineered wood fiber surfaces, river rock, steel edging, limestone features, play structures, picnic tables, playground elements, culvert pipe, landscaping with trees and native plants, and revegetation work. The project must achieve substantial completion within 150 calendar days and final completion within 180 calendar days from contract commencement.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Bidders must submit a Contractor Qualifications Form demonstrating completion of at least three similar projects within the last five years, a proposed project schedule, subcontractor and supplier information, a 5 percent bid guarantee (cashier's check or bid bond), and proof of completed Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 prior to award. The successful contractor shall provide performance, payment, and warranty bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, with the warranty bond covering defects for two years following final acceptance.

Contract price is determined by unit prices multiplied by actual quantities for each line item, governed by City of Austin Standard Construction Specifications. Progress payments are made at 90 percent of completed work with 10 percent retainage, increasing to 95 percent upon substantial completion. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond specified completion dates. All work must comply with TPDES General Permit No. TXR150000 and TCEQ Contributing Zone Permit approval. Contractors must maintain specified insurance and verify non-boycott status regarding Israel and non-association with terrorist organizations per Texas Government Code.