Linkcrest Drive Drainage Improvements

Tarrant County is soliciting bids for Linkcrest Drive Drainage Improvements to implement a permanent concrete flume solution within a drainage easement, aiming to reduce long-term maintenance costs and resolve existing drainage issues. The project, managed by the Tarrant County Engineering Services Department, is governed by a non-Federal solicitation under solicitation number F2026117 Addendum 1, with bids due by June 15, 2026. Bidders must access all documents via the IonWave portal and are strongly encouraged to review them before the pre-bid meeting. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, unit-price arrangement under Texas Local Government Code, where award will go to the lowest compliant bid based on evaluation factors including price, past performance with the County, experience on similar projects, safety record, financial capability, HUB compliance, and proposed personnel. There is no explicit lowest price technically acceptable methodology, suggesting a potential trade-off evaluation. Performance is limited to eight weeks from notice to proceed, with a two-year warranty period following acceptance. Work must comply with TxDOT, NCTCOG, OSHA, and local codes, with inspections conducted on-site by Tarrant County officials. Contractors are responsible for all testing, rework, and corrections at their own expense. Special requirements include mandatory criminal background checks for all personnel accessing county facilities or data, adherence to prevailing wage laws, submission of as-built drawings, participation in progress meetings, and compliance with Texas Government Code § 2252.908, requiring disclosure of any relationships with County employees via Form 1295. Bidders must certify eligibility, confirm no debarment, and disclose any interest in the County or any involvement in international boycotts. Insurance obligations include workers’ compensation, general and auto liability, and umbrella coverage. The County retains audit rights and data security requirements for any IT vendors, mandating data residency within the 48 contiguous U.S. states and reporting breaches within 48 hours. Socioeconomic status must be self-reported via categories including HUB, DBE, MBE, WBE, SBE, veteran-owned, minority-owned, and others, though no UEI or CAGE code is required. All submissions must be uploaded electronically through the IonWave portal, with no physical submissions accepted. Payment will be made monthly at 95% of completed work, with 5% retained until final acceptance. No FOB terms, accounting codes, or formal COR/COTR