Lease of Parcel for Citizens Collection Site-Mercedes Area

Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 has issued a Request for Bids, solicitation number 26-0405-09-23-07-Rebid, for the lease of a parcel to serve as a Citizens Collection Site in the Mercedes area. This procurement process, managed by the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, requires all responses to be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM CST. Interested parties must adhere to strict compliance standards, including the submission of a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and ineligibility to ensure the proposer and its principals are not excluded from federal transactions. Additionally, bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, while naming the County as an additional insured. The solicitation emphasizes ethical conduct and regulatory adherence through several mandatory disclosures. Proposers must submit an affidavit of non-collusion, non-conflict of interest, and anti-lobbying, alongside a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire in compliance with Texas Local Government Code. To promote equity, the county requires a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Declaration, aiming for 30% participation from certified HUB contractors. Because the project may involve federal funding or standards, contractors must comply with Title VI nondiscrimination assurances, FHWA Form 1273 provisions for federal-aid construction, and 2 CFR 200 Appendix II required contract clauses. Evaluation of potential vendors will also include a formal reference check process conducted by the Purchasing Department.