Hidalgo County Veterans Services New Office/Remodel

Hidalgo County is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the construction and renovation of a new Veterans Services office under solicitation number 26-0231-05-20-6, with a submission deadline of May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. The project, identified by the NAICS code 236220, involves furnishing and installing all materials and equipment necessary to create a fully functional, turn-key facility in compliance with the Project Manual, drawings, and specifications, with work to be completed within 274 days of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must conduct a mandatory on-site pre-proposal meeting and submit a comprehensive electronic proposal through the OpenGov portal or via hand delivery to the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in Edinburg, Texas; all submissions must be in PDF format, and email, fax, or telegraphic deliveries are prohibited. The contract requires full compliance with local, state, and industry standards including ASTM, ASME, AHRAE, and UL, with all inspections and testing conducted at the project site by the Owner or Engineer, coordinated and paid for by the contractor. Key requirements include criminal background checks for all workers, licensed journeyman supervision, submission of five comparable project references, a detailed work schedule, and strict adherence to safety protocols including uniforms, name tags, and debris removal. Material substitutions are permitted only with prior written approval and supporting documentation. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will apply for delays beyond the contracted duration. The contract mandates adherence to the Davis Bacon Act and prevailing wage requirements, inclusion of an EEO clause in all subcontractor agreements, and prohibits discrimination in subcontractor selection on any basis. Offerors must register in SAM.gov and submit a completed Proposer’s Affidavit, Statement of Credentials, Standard General Conditions, and Draft Agreement as part of the required documentation package, with no contract value or funding details publicly disclosed. All times referenced are Central Standard Time, and formal FAR clauses or federal invoicing systems such as WAWF are not applicable, as this is a local government procurement governed by county-specific terms and standard construction contract formats.