26IFB75 Forest North Channel Improvements

Williamson County, Texas is soliciting bids for the construction of channel improvements, specifically ditch grading and the placement of concrete riprap, under solicitation number 26IFB75, with a response deadline of September 1, 2026. The project, identified as Forest North Channel Improvements and assigned Project No. P225, requires contractors to perform work in accordance with the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications dated September 1, 2024, and incorporate detailed General and Special Conditions governing responsibilities, progress, payment, inspection, termination, and subcontracts. The Special Conditions take precedence over all other specifications and include requirements such as contractor-funded construction staking, adherence to OSHA standards, submission of a trench safety plan sealed by a registered professional engineer, and a maintenance bond equal to 20% of the bid amount for a two-year period following completion. Contractors must also comply with Texas anti-boycott laws prohibiting discrimination against entities involved in Israel, energy, or firearms sectors. The work must be substantially completed within 30 calendar days and fully completed within 60 days, with liquidated damages applied for delays. The estimated contract value is $65,125, and bids must offer a fixed price, with split packages or incomplete submissions deemed unresponsive. All bids must include a certified bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid, along with performance and payment bonds if contract amounts exceed $50,000 and $25,000 respectively, issued by a surety with an A.M. Best rating of “B” or higher. Contractors must also secure workers’ compensation insurance with a waiver of subrogation, commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability coverage, and umbrella liability protection. Labor standards under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iii) apply, and materials must be purchased under Texas resale certificates to avoid sales tax. Bidders must submit a full package including the bid form, affidavits, conflict of interest questionnaire, anti-boycott statement, three professional references, and a quality control plan, all completed per the mandated forms. Proposals must be submitted either electronically through the Bonfire portal or as a sealed hardcopy with two copies and a USB drive, and fax or email submissions are prohibited. The County reserves the right to award to the lowest or best value bid. Payment inquiries are directed to the Williamson County Auditor’s Office, and the