Town Branch Creek Channel Slope Repair

The City of Huntsville, Walker County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for Town Branch Creek Channel Slope Repair with bids due August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at LJA Engineering, 1836 Spirit of Texas Way, 2nd Floor, Conroe, Texas 77301.

The scope encompasses site preparation including clearing, grubbing, water control, and permit applications; implementation and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls (reinforced silt fence and filter dams); installation of imported fill, 24-inch stone riprap protection, and anchored sodding; installation of a 16-foot double swing gate within the wastewater easement across Entergy property; turf establishment and hydromulching; and site restoration to pre-construction or better condition, including restoration of temporary and permanent access easements. Bid line items total approximately 2,046 cubic yards of imported fill, 569 linear feet of reinforced silt fence, 32 linear feet of filter dams, 319 cubic yards of imported topsoil, 1,907 square yards of anchored sodding, 435 square yards of hydromulch, and 1,506 cubic yards of 24-inch riprap.

Contract time is 90 calendar days for substantial completion and 105 calendar days for final completion, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for each day beyond the substantial completion deadline and thereafter for final completion. Prevailing wage rates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, Subchapter A apply; federal wage determination TX20260033 establishes classification rates. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's or certified check equal to 5% of total maximum bid price. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract price are required within 15 days of award from sureties with minimum "A" or "A-" ratings. Five percent retainage is held prior to substantial completion. The Owner will issue Notice of Award within 60 days following bid opening.

All bidders must submit Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 with certificate number, SB 252 certifications, anti-boycott verification forms, and evidence of child support compliance. Bidders with 10 or more full-time employees and contracts $100,000 or more must verify non-participation in boycotts of Israel, fossil fuel industries, and firearm and ammunition industries. Workers' compensation coverage for all employees is required prior to award and throughout performance. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held July 28, 2026 via Microsoft Teams.