Ponder Farms Phase 2 Paving Re-Bid

Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for paving improvements on approximately 57.032 acres in Denton County under a re-bid, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory; bids will not be accepted from bidders not represented.

The scope includes 6-inch and 7-inch thick concrete pavement, hot mix asphalt surface and base courses, lime-stabilized subgrade, concrete sidewalks, barrier-free pedestrian ramps, and street signage across 25 line items covering pavement work and drainage connections. Contractors must demonstrate experience with five completed paving projects of similar size and scope within the past five years. Prevailing wage rates apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with contractors required to maintain payroll records and comply with minimum wage classifications.

Construction is expected to begin around May 2027. The successful bidder must execute the Agreement and furnish performance and payment bonds within 15 calendar days of Notice of Award. The owner reserves the right to award to the lowest qualified bidder and will issue Notice of Award within 90 days after bid opening. Bidders must submit 5 percent bid security in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond. Contractor insurance requirements include workers' compensation ($1 million per accident), commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), business automobile liability ($1 million), and umbrella liability ($5 million), with Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District and DR Horton-Texas LTD named as additional insureds. The owner is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes on materials and equipment incorporated in the work. Bidders must provide Qualification Statement, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and IRS Form W-9 within three days of owner request. Statutory verifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, discriminatory practices against firearm entities, and restrictions on entities with ties to foreign governments are required.