Purchase & installation of three (3) new manufactured mobile homes under colonia self-help program of cameron & willacy counties

Cameron County, Texas is soliciting bids for Bid #250102 to purchase and install two new manufactured mobile homes under the Colonia Self-Help Program for Cameron and Willacy Counties. The procurement seeks vendors to provide and install either 2-bedroom/1-bathroom (765 sq ft) or 4-bedroom/2-bathroom (1,038 sq ft) manufactured homes at two specific locations: Olmito Colonia and Sebastian Colonia in Lyford. Deliverables must include Energy Star certified homes or demonstrate minimum 10% energy savings, energy-efficient HVAC, refrigerator, and stove, and comply with Texas Accessibility Standards for wheelchair ramps and bathrooms. Contractors must handle all aspects of installation, including labor, materials, heavy equipment, permits, disposal fees, temporary restrooms, and property cleanup, while meeting Wind Zone II anchoring requirements. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the San Benito Annex Conference Room, with site visits to follow. The final bid submission is due by 3:00 PM on January 8, 2025, with a required project completion timeline of 21-30 days from the award date. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for work extending beyond the completion deadline.

While the solicitation does not specify strict set-aside requirements for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) or Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), it encourages participation from these business types. Vendors must submit a complete bid package including Form 1295, current Certificate of Insurance listing Cameron County as the certificate holder, and HB89 Form. The county reserves the right to award contracts for each home location individually based on the selected home size option. Davis Bacon wage requirements do not apply to this project. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, obtain all necessary permits, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value, but vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing for full installation of manufactured homes at two distinct locations. Successful bidders will be responsible for site preparation work, including tree trimming, concrete pad removal, and property leveling, with the understanding that a separate demolition contractor will handle fence removal and utility disconnections.