Wooden Bridge Removal Services

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and properly dispose of a deteriorated wooden bridge located over the Tres Palacios River in Palacios, Texas, which has been identified as a safety hazard. The project involves the complete demolition and clearance of two bridge spans—approximately 20ft by 40ft on the west side and 15ft by 130ft on the east side—along with all associated debris from the waterway and surrounding land. Contractors must independently assess site conditions, including access from Carl Park via a public boat ramp and an established roadway on the opposite side of the river, and are required to use a boat to conduct a thorough site evaluation, as no pre-bid walkthrough will be provided. All materials, particularly creosote-treated and CCA-treated lumber, must be handled and disposed of in full compliance with environmental regulations, including those imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404. All offers must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily portal by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and must include a completed VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (Exhibit C) as a mandatory component; failure to submit this document will result in immediate rejection of the proposal. Addenda issued on March 6 and March 20, 2026, have modified key requirements, including the replacement of Section 5.6 with updated VetHUB provisions and the requirement for respondents to formally acknowledge receipt and understanding of all updates. Contractors are responsible for securing proper insurance as outlined in Section 7.2, including general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, and umbrella coverage, but bonding is not required. Payment terms and contract structure are referenced in Section 2.2.6, though the exact method is not disclosed in the available documentation. The place of performance is firmly established in Palacios, Texas, with acceptance of work contingent upon verification of full removal and site clearance at the bridge location by the Texas General Land Office. Solicitation inquiries should be directed to Mike Klepfer, with subcontracting questions addressed to the VetHUB team.