PORT LAVACA MNT UPGRADES, YOAKUM DISTRICT

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Port Lavaca MNT Upgrades project in the Yoakum District, located at 2275 N. SH 35, Port Lavaca, Texas. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 381859-13-26-05 and NAICS code 237310, is a lump sum contract with a required contract time of 180 calendar days, during which the contractor must deliver a complete, fully functional, and visually uniform installation that matches existing finishes in material, color, texture, sheen, pattern, and level of finish. The scope encompasses work under Divisions 01, 23, and 26, including HVAC components such as diffusers, registers, and grilles, as well as electrical systems like switchboards, panelboards, and transformers, all of which must be installed per manufacturer guidelines and sized to anticipate future building additions. Bidders are not provided an estimated project cost and must independently evaluate all requirements using the solicitation documents available through the TxDOT Euna portal, where registration is mandatory for participation. The bid submission deadline is August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT, with bids required to be sealed and submitted in accordance with TxDOT’s specified format, including a bid bond of $9,000, a signed proposal form, addendum acknowledgment, and a HUB Subcontracting Plan. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder, with TxDOT retaining the right to reject any or all bids and to award to the second lowest responsive bidder if necessary. Contract administration follows the Uniform General Conditions dated September 2022, along with Texas Government Code provisions governing dispute resolution, claim procedures, and termination for convenience or noncompliance, with governing law and venue specified under Texas statutes. Payment requires use of the TxDOT Contractor’s Application for Payment form, signed by an authorized corporate officer, accompanied by a Schedule of Values, Work Progress Schedule, monthly Affidavit of Payments, and an updated HUB Subcontracting Plan Progress Report, all submitted in electronic and three hard copies. Contractors must maintain weekly payroll records for three years post-completion and are subject to audit by TxDOT’s internal audit staff under Texas Government Code §2113.102. The contractor is responsible for all services, materials, equipment, labor, transportation,