Temporary Stabilization of Bulkhead, Lake Livingston State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is soliciting bids under IFB 802-27-86931 for temporary stabilization of an eroding bulkhead at Lake Livingston State Park in Polk County, Texas, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Mandatory site visits must be scheduled in advance with the Park Assistant Superintendent, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and only bidders on the sign-in sheet may submit responses. The solicitation identifies no set-asides.

Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision to stabilize the bulkhead, prevent property loss, and mitigate visitor safety risks while minimizing environmental impacts and protecting cultural resources. Bidders must show at least three successfully completed projects of similar size, scope, and complexity within the past five years, with verifiable references. Submissions require a signed cover page, Contractor's Qualifications Form (Attachment C), Bid Schedule (Attachment D), and any applicable addenda acknowledgments. Work must commence upon Notice to Proceed and finish by December 31, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per week for missed completion. TPWD may increase or decrease quantities based on bid results and budget constraints.

Award goes to the best-value bidder based on qualifications, experience, past performance, and proposed price. Bid security equals 5% of the total bid amount for contracts exceeding $25,000. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus Workers' Compensation at statutory rates, with certificates due within ten days of award. TPWD-established prevailing wage rates apply to all workers, with a penalty of $60 per worker per day for violations. All work must comply with OSHA, include daily jobsite cleaning, and receive final inspection acceptance within five working days of completion. Bids are submitted by email to stateparks.purchasing@tpwd.texas.gov.