USIBWC Structure 606AL - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 22

The solicitation for USIBWC Structure 606AL under Project No. 22 of the 2023 Bond Referendum, identified by solicitation number HCDD1-26-013-05-12-ESZ, is a procurement for heavy civil engineering construction with an estimated value between $1,500,000 and $1,700,000. The work is to be performed at a designated Site in Texas under the authority of the Engineering agency, with the contracting office located in Edinburg, TX. The solicitation is open for responses until June 3, 2026, and the contract will commence on the earlier of the 30th day after the Effective Date of the Agreement or the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, with performance deadlines tied to calendar days. All work must adhere to the Contract Documents including drawings, specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, with materials required to be handled, stored, and preserved in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. The ENGINEER holds sole authority to determine acceptability of materials, workmanship, and substitute items, and formal acceptance occurs at the Site upon final inspection certified by the ENGINEER in coordination with the OWNER. The contractor is required to comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, submit certified payrolls with valid signatures, and perform at least 30% of the work using its own forces, excluding specialty trade items. Subcontractors must include Form FHWA-1273 to affirm compliance with labor standards, and the prime contractor bears full liability for subcontractor adherence. Environmental hazards such as asbestos or contaminated soil mandate immediate cessation of work and notification to the contracting officer before resumption. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all inspections, tests, and approvals required by public authorities and must ensure nondiscrimination in subcontractor selection in accordance with EEO standards. Offerors must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for federal contracting, and must disclose any felony convictions or unpaid federal tax obligations within the past 24 months; failure to certify triggers mandatory submission of an explanation. No formal clause numbering, attachment list, evaluation factors with weights, or detailed pricing line items were included in the provided documentation, though electronic submissions are permitted and SAM.gov registration is required. The place of performance is defined by the Contract Documents but lacks a specific physical address, and invoicing methods, payment offices, and accounting data are not specified.