ITB - Bridge Construction Labor

Washington County, Texas, is soliciting bids for contract WCRB 2027-03 to provide labor and equipment for the construction of new bridges or the rebuilding of damaged structures. The scope of work includes steel and timber bridge construction, steel pile driving, and excavation using backhoes or excavators. The contractor is responsible for all survey work, ensuring correct alignment to the road bed center line, establishing a proper crown to prevent water standing, and cutting piling to achieve the correct final grade elevation. Bids must be submitted to the Washington County Clerk’s Office by December 3, 2026, at 10:00 am, with the contract award scheduled for December 15, 2026. Award decisions will be based on total price, the contractor's ability to meet the special needs of Washington County, and the contractor's past performance record with other Texas counties. Required submission documents include a Bid Package consisting of the Invitation to Bid, General Conditions, Specifications, and Bid Sheets, as well as Form 1295, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, a W-9 form, and at least three references. The contractor must maintain insurance compliant with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, including workers' compensation and liability insurance. The contract will be managed in sixty-day increments, with a maximum total duration not exceeding the original period plus 180 days. Pricing is structured on an hourly basis for labor, equipment, and excavation, with a separate per-job fee for mobilization. Once piling type and size are selected, the contractor must provide a binding maximum cost estimate. Washington County is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax, and all invoices must be sent directly to the Washington County Road and Bridge Department. Acceptance of all work is at the sole determination of the County based on conformity and satisfactory performance.