Ponder Farms Phase 2 Utilities Re-Bid

Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District (Denton County, Texas) is requesting sealed bids for utilities infrastructure construction across approximately 57.032 acres, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:20 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. (in-person at Kimley-Horn's Frisco office or via Microsoft Teams).

The scope includes construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems across 51 line items: 8-inch PVC waterlines (4,608 linear feet), fire hydrant assemblies, water and sewer service connections, and reinforced concrete pipe for storm drainage in diameters ranging from 18 to 42 inches, plus associated structures including manholes, curb inlets, and headwalls. Unit pricing is required for all bid items, with final payment based on actual quantities.

Bidders must submit five completed utility projects of similar size and scope within the past five years to demonstrate qualifications. A 5 percent bid security is mandatory via certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. The successful contractor must provide workers' compensation insurance with $1 million limits, commercial general liability of $2 million aggregate, business automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and $5 million umbrella liability coverage. Performance and payment bonds are required to both the City of Denton and Ponder Farms MUD, along with 2-year maintenance bonds valued at 100 percent of construction costs for each utility system. The contractor is responsible for all trenching, dewatering, site coordination costs, and obtaining any permits not previously secured by the owner. Prevailing wage requirements per Texas Labor Code apply. Notice of Award will be issued within ninety days of bid opening; the successful bidder must execute the agreement within fifteen days of receiving the award.