Mile 2 W Project (from SH 107 to IH-2)

The solicitation, identified as 26-0264-05-27-08, issued by Hidalgo County Purchasing Department for Precinct No. 1 in Texas, invites bids for the Mile 2 W Project, spanning from SH 107 to IH-2. The project involves comprehensive roadway construction and improvement work, including earthwork, pavement resurfacing, drainage installation, traffic control, and signing. Contractors are required to furnish all necessary materials, labor, tools, and incidentals to complete the work in accordance with the contract documents, plans, specifications, and special provisions. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to federal-aid construction contract provisions, incorporating specialized state-level clauses derived from Form FHWA 1273 (dated October 23, 2023), addressing nondiscrimination, labor compliance, disadvantaged business enterprise participation, liquidated damages, and shipping regulations under the Cargo Preference Act. The solicitation expects submission by May 27, 2026, with bids consisting of line items for various construction activities including preparing right-of-way, base material rework, cement treatment, asphalt application, pipe installation, traffic handling, and pavement markings. Pricing data is absent in the materials, indicating that unit prices and estimated totals were not supplied prior to bid submission. The administrative framework requires certified payroll submissions, prevailing wage compliance, and the designation of a competent on-site superintendent with full authority over construction operations. Inspection and acceptance of work are under the sole authority of the Engineer, with materials subject to approval at both source and destination. Bid award is based on the lowest responsible and responsive offeror, with contractual compliance enforced through detailed documentation and reporting requirements. Proposal submission is strictly controlled, mandating a structured format, signed hard copies, and electronic submissions exclusively via the designated OpenGov portal. Key contacts include Hector Garcia, Division Manager II - Construction, and Cassandra Carr, Contract Specialist III, providing oversight and coordination for contract administration and execution.