Concrete Pads

The Texas Military Department is soliciting competitive bids to construct two concrete pads at the Texas Challenge Academy in Eagle Lake, Texas, under solicitation number TMD26-CHE-0044399. The project requires one pad measuring 24 feet by 26 feet with a six-inch thickness and another measuring 24 feet by 70 feet with an eight-inch thickness, both with a minimum compressive strength of 5000 PSI and reinforced with #4 rebar spaced at 14 inches on center in both directions. Site preparation includes removing grass and soil to a depth of six inches, leaving the dirt onsite, and placing three inches of mechanically compacted gravel. Forms must be constructed using two-inch by six-inch or two-inch by eight-inch wood boards, and saw-cut control and expansion joints must be installed in accordance with standard concrete construction practices. All work must be performed at the specified location with no exceptions allowed to the solicitation, and bids must be submitted by June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time via email to [email hidden] with a fully formatted, bookmarked, and paginated response containing three volumes: contract forms, descriptive information, and pricing schedules in the exact format provided. Responses will be evaluated based on the best value standard under Texas Government Code § 2156.007, with award likely going to the lowest priced responsible respondent meeting all specifications. Contractors must provide firm fixed pricing with no discounts from list pricing, and prices must remain fixed throughout the contract term. Acceptance is contingent upon the contractor’s authorization to do business in Texas for at least five years, successful completion of fingerprint-based background checks for all personnel, and adherence to strict insurance requirements including $1 million each occurrence for commercial general liability, statutory workers’ compensation limits, and $1 million employer’s liability coverage. Invoicing requires itemized submissions with project phase, deliverables, labor hours, date ranges, contract number, and remittance details, sent via email to [email hidden]. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with electronic funds transfer strongly recommended. Contractors must also comply with the Texas Public Information Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act, E-Verify requirements, ADA, equal employment opportunity laws, and human trafficking prohibitions. Records must be retained for seven years, and any erroneously paid funds must be refunded within 30 days. The contract term is one year from