Veterans Blvd. Drainage Improvements Phase II

The City of Edinburg, Texas is requesting proposals for Veterans Boulevard Drainage Improvements Phase II, a stormwater relief project adding a new detention pond along Alberta Road and associated storm sewer infrastructure, with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The scope includes mobilization, site clearing and grubbing across approximately 8.61 acres, sidewalk and asphalt removal and replacement, fence reinstallation, storm sewer pipe installation (24-inch and 42-inch reinforced concrete pipe totaling 1,260 linear feet), three grate inlets, six stormwater manholes, detention area excavation of 65,400 cubic yards, hydromulch application across 11,493 square yards, and swale construction spanning 2,264 linear feet. The project incorporates specifications for OSHA-compliant trench safety systems, precast concrete manholes conforming to AASHTO H-20 loading standards, earthwork compaction to 95–98 percent of maximum dry density, and compliance with NPDES storm water management standards and Texas health and safety codes. A geotechnical report prepared by Raba Kistner, Inc. documents subsurface conditions and bears requirements for construction observation and materials testing during execution.

Proposals will be evaluated on itemized pricing (50 points), qualifications and experience with documentation of five similar completed projects (20 points), years in business (5 points), resumes of assigned team members and subcontractors (5 points), three positive reference letters (10 points), and five past performance evaluation forms from previous project owners (10 points). Respondents must provide bid bonds equal to five percent of the bid price, performance bonds and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, and comprehensive general liability insurance with the City named as additional insured. Substantial completion is expected within 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with specific milestone completion dates established: Milestone 1 by November 18, 2026; Milestone 2 (detention pond and related infrastructure) by February 1, 2027; Milestone 3 by March 3, 2027; Milestone 4/Substantial Completion by March 18, 2027; and Milestone 5/Final Completion by April 17, 2027. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value with 5 percent retainage prior to Substantial Completion. An Owner's Allowance of $50,000 is included as a separate line item. The contract utilizes EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions (2018) as modified by Supplementary Conditions and addenda numbers 1 and 2. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders must certify State of Texas licensure, submit noncollusion affidavits, debarment certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and comply with certifications regarding Israel boycotts, energy company boycotts, and firearm entity discrimination under Texas legislation (HB 89, SB 13, SB 19). Electronic submissions are encrypted using SSL technology with AES encryption and time-locked until after bid opening; the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award to the most qualified respondent.