SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF EDINBURG
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City of Edinburg seeks sealed bids for the Fountain Pool Pump House Renovation including roofing, plumbing, electrical, demolition, and structural expansion. Bids due April 14, 2026, with detailed insurance and bonding requirements.
The Fountain Pool Pump House renovation project is located at 1227 E McIntyre St, Edinburg TX 78541. The existing structure has electrical, and plumbing. New roofing, expansion of the structure and some demolition is required. Please reach out to Nicholus Villarreal, Aquatics Manager @ 956-607-2828, or nicvillarreal@cityofedinburg.com to set up a on site meeting.
The City of Edinburg is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for Fountain Pool Pump House Renovation - Rebid.
Sealed Bids must be submitted electronically or received by the City Secretary’s Office no later than:
3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
All sealed Bids must be received either electronically or at the designated location by the deadline shown. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered for the award of the contract and shall be considered void and unacceptable.
All Bids will be opened, and bidder’s names publicly read aloud promptly in the City Hall Community Room, at 415 W. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539, at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
To obtain a copy of the Invitation to Bid or submit an electronic Bid please visit:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofedinburg
If a Respondent chooses to submit a Hard Copy Bid, it must be delivered in a sealed envelope with a return address and clearly marked “City of Edinburg BID No. 2026-11" to the City Secretary's Office prior to the Bid opening date and time. The receiving time in the City Secretary's Office will be the governing time for acceptability of the bids. The Respondent's firm name shall appear on the outside of the envelope.
Submit Bids to:
If submitting Electronic: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofedinburg
If Hand-Delivering Bids: 415 W. University Drive
c/o City Secretary Department (1st Floor)
BID No. 2026-11
If you have any questions or require additional information contained the Bid, you may contact Lorena Fuentes, Interim Purchasing Manager, please submit your questions via OpenGov Procurement at the website listed above no later than 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The City of Edinburg reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or technicalities and to accept the Bids deemed most advantageous to the City, and hold the bid for a period of 60 days without taking action.
PURPOSE
The purpose of these solicitation documents is to provide a Bids for: Fountain Pool Pump House Renovation - Rebid
INTENT
The services to be provided under this Bid shall be in accordance with and shall meet all specifications and/or requirements as shown in this solicitation for Bid. There is no intention to disqualify any respondent who can meet the requirements.
SUBMITTAL OF "HARD COPY" BID
If submitting a Hard Copy Bid, it must be submitted in a sealed envelope by the vendor. Submit two (2) complete sets of the response, one (1) original marked “ORIGINAL,” and one (1) Digital Copy in a flash drive. Each Bid must be completely filled out and SUBMITTED IN ORIGINAL FORM complete with all supporting documentation. Bids submitted by facsimile (fax) will not be accepted. Submittal of an Bid in response to this solicitation constitutes an offer by the respondent. Once submitted, Bids become the property of the City of Edinburg and as such the City reserves the right to use any ideas contained in any Bid regardless of whether that respondent/firm is selected. Submission of a Bid in response to this solicitation, by any respondent, shall indicate that the respondent(s) has/have accepted the conditions contained in the Bid, unless clearly and specifically noted in the Bid submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the successful respondent otherwise. Bids which do not comply with these requirements may be rejected at the option of the City. Bids must be filed with the City of Edinburg before the deadline day and hour. No late Bids will be accepted. Failure to meet Bid requirements may be grounds for disqualification.
If Hand-Delivering Bids: 415 W. University Drive
c/o City Secretary Department (1st Floor)
If submitting Electronic: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofedinburg
TIME ALLOWED FOR ACTION TAKEN
The City of Edinburg may hold Bids 60 days after deadline without taking action. Respondents are required to hold their Bids firm for same period of time.
RIGHT TO REJECT/AWARD
The City of Edinburg reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to make such awards of contract as may be deemed to be the best and most advantageous to the City of Edinburg.
ASSIGNMENT
Respondents are advised that the City of Edinburg shall not allow the successful respondent to sell, assign, transfer, or convey any part of any contract resulting from this Bid in whole or in part, to a third party without the written approval of the City of Edinburg.
AWARD
Respondents are advised that the City of Edinburg is soliciting Bids and award shall be made to the respondent that in the opinion of the City of Edinburg is the best qualified.
The City of Edinburg reserves the right to award contract(s) based solely on the written Bids. The City also reserves the right to request oral interviews.
NUMBER OF CONTRACTS
THE CITY reserves the right to award one or no contract in response to this Bid.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
It shall be the responsibility of the successful respondent to comply with all applicable State & Federal laws, Executive Orders and Municipal Ordinances, and the Rules and Regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the work to be performed hereunder and such shall apply to the contract throughout, and that they will be deemed to be included in the contract as though written out in full in the contract documents.
ALTERATIONS/AMENDMENTS TO BID
Bids CANNOT be altered or amended after opening time. Alterations made before opening time must be initialed by respondent guaranteeing authenticity. No Bid may be withdrawn after opening time without acceptable reason in writing and only after approval by the City of Edinburg.
NO RESPONSE TO BID
If unable to submit a Bid, respondent should return inquiry giving reasons.
LIST OF EXCEPTIONS
The respondent shall attach to his/her Bid a list of any exceptions to the specifications/ requirements.
PAYMENT
The City of Edinburg will execute payment by mail in accordance with the State of Texas Pay Law after SERVICES have been completed, introduced to the City, and found to meet City of Edinburg specifications/requirements. No other method of payment will be considered.
SYNONYM
Where in this solicitation package SERVICES is used, its meaning shall refer to the request for Fountain Pool Pump House Renovation - Rebid as specified.
RESPONDENT’S EMPLOYEES
Neither the Respondent nor his/her employees engaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this Service Contract shall be considered employees of the City. The method and manner of performance of such undertakings shall be under the exclusive control of the vendor on contract. The City shall have the right of inspection of said undertakings at any time.
INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE
The Respondent agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City, from all suits and actions of every nature and description brought against them or any of them, for or on account of the use of patented appliances, products or processes, and he shall pay all royalties and charges which are legal and equitable. Evidence of such payment or satisfaction shall be submitted upon request of the Purchasing Manager, as a necessary requirement in connection with the final estimate for payment in which such patented appliance, products or processes are used.
INTERPRETATIONS
Any questions concerning the project and/or specifications/requirements with regards to this solicitation for Bids shall be directed to the e-procurement portal as outlined in the Bid. Such interpretations, which may affect the eventual outcome of this request for Bids, shall be furnished in writing to all prospective Respondents via Addendum. No interpretation shall be considered binding unless provided in writing by the City of Edinburg in accordance with paragraph entitled “Addenda and Modifications”.
VERBAL THREATS AND OFFICIAL CONTACT
Any threats made to any employee of the City, be it verbal or written, to discontinue the providing of item/material/services for whatever reason and/or reasons shall be considered a breach of contract and the City will immediately sever the contract with the Respondent/Consultant on contract.
Respondents shall not offer gratuities, favors or any monetary value to any official or employee of the City for purpose of influencing the selection. Any attempt by any Respondent to influence the selection process by any means, other than disclosure of Bids and credentials through the proper channels, shall be grounds from exclusion from the selection process. Once the project is advertised, there shall be no contact with any city official or employee unless using the formal process through the Purchasing Department. Failure to comply will result in the firm being disqualified from the process.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Any information deemed to be confidential by the respondent should be clearly noted on the pages where confidential information is contained; however, the City cannot guarantee that it will not be compelled to disclose all or part of any public record under Texas Public Information Act, since information deemed to be confidential by the respondent may not be considered confidential under Texas Law, or pursuant to a Court order.
PAST PERFORMANCE
Respondent’s past performance shall be taken into consideration in the evaluation of Bid submittal.
JURISDICTION
Contract(s) executed as part of this solicitation shall be subject to and governed under the laws of the State of Texas. Any and all obligations and payments are due and performable and payable in Hidalgo County, Texas.
RIGHT TO AUDIT
The City of Edinburg reserves the right to audit the vendor’s books and records relating to the performance of this contract. The City of Edinburg, at its own expense, shall have the right at all reasonable times during normal business hours and upon at least twenty-four (24) hours’ advance notice, to audit, to examine, and to make copies of or extracts from the books of account and records maintained by the vendor(s) with respect to the Supply/Service and/or Purchase Contract. If such audit shall disclose overpayment by City to vendor, written notice of such overpayment shall be provided to the vendor and the amount of overpayment shall be promptly reimbursed by vendor to the City. In the event any such overpayment is not paid within ten (10) business days after receipt of such notice, the unpaid amount of such overpayment shall bear interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the date of such notice until paid.
VENUE
The parties agree that venue for purposes of any and all lawsuits, cause of action, arbitration, and/or any other dispute(s) shall be in Hidalgo County, Texas.
CONSIDERATION OF LOCATION OF BIDDER'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
The City may give local vendors, whose principal place of business is located within the City of Edinburg, and whose bid is within five percent (5%) of the lowest bid price preference as allowed by Section 271.9051 of the Local Government Code.
MATHEMATICAL ERRORS
In the event that mathematical errors exist in any bid unit prices/rates will govern.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND SECURITY
Should the successful respondent become the holder of and have access to confidential information in the process of fulfilling its responsibilities in connection with an awarded contract the successful respondent agrees that it shall keep such information confidential and will comply fully with the laws and regulations of the State of Texas, ordinances and regulations of the City, and any applicable federal laws and regulations relating to confidentiality.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
The City of Edinburg reserves the right to terminate the contract if, in the opinion of the City of Edinburg, the successful vendor’s performance is not acceptable, no funds are available, or if the City wishes, without cause, to discontinue this contract. Termination will be in written form allowing a 30-day notice.
ADDENDA AND MODIFICATIONS
Respondent shall carefully examine the Bid forms, specifications/requirements, and instructions to Respondents. Should the respondent find discrepancies in, or omissions from specifications/requirements, or other documents, or should he/she be in doubt as to their meaning, he/she should request an interpretation via the OpenGov portal:https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofedinburg and obtain clarification by addendum prior to submitting any Bid. Explanations, interpretations, and supplemental instructions shall be in the form of written Addenda which shall become a part of the Contract documents. Said Addenda shall be available thru the e-procurement portal, and e-mailed, to all prospective Respondents. All Addenda issued in respect to this project shall be considered official changes to the original Bid documents. Verbal statements in response to inquiries and/or requests for explanations shall not be authoritative nor binding. It shall be the Respondent(s) responsibility to ensure that they have received all Addenda in respect to this project. Furthermore, Respondents are advised that they must recognize, comply with, and attach a signed copy of each Addendum which shall be made part of their Bid Submittal if submitting a Hard Copy Solicitation. Electronic submittals should be acknowledged through OpenGov. Respondent(s) signature on Addenda shall be interpreted as the respondent’s “recognition and compliance to” official changes as outlined by the City of Edinburg and as such are made part of the original solicitation documents. Failure of any respondent to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such Respondent from its terms and requirements. The City may issue a written addendum no later than five calendar days prior to the date bids must be received. Addendums are available online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofedinburg
BID PREPARATION COSTS
The City of Edinburg shall not be held liable for any costs incurred by any respondent for work performed in the preparation of and production of a Bid or for any work performed prior to execution of contract.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Respondent agrees that they will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, treatment, or other terms and conditions of employment based on race, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in any way violate Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act and amendments, except as permitted by said laws.
AUTHORIZATION TO BIND RESPONDENT TO BID
Bids MUST give full firm name and address of respondent, and be manually signed. Failure to do so will disqualify your Bid. Person signing bid must show title or AUTHORITY TO BIND HIS/HER FIRM IN A CONTRACT. Firm name and authorized signature must appear on each page that calls for this information. The legal status of the Respondent whether corporation, partnership, or individual, shall also be stated in the Bid. A corporation shall execute the Bid by its duly authorized officers in accordance with its corporate by-laws and shall also list the state in which it is incorporated. A partnership Respondent shall give full names and addresses of all partners. All partners shall execute the Bid. Partnership and Individual Respondent shall state in the proposal the names and addresses of all persons with a vested interest therein. The place of residence of each Respondent, or the office address in the case of a firm or company, with county and state and telephone number, shall be given after the signature.
COOPERATIVE PRICING
Respondents are advised that in addition to responding to our “local” solicitation for bids/Bids with Dealer pricing, vendors/contractors are encouraged to provide pricing on the below referenced items/products/services based on BuyBoard, TX-MAS, H-GAC and/or any other State of Texas recognized and approved cooperative which has complied with the bidding requirements for the State of Texas. If bidding other than or in addition to “dealer” pricing, kindly duplicate the bid forms for each bid being provided from a cooperative contract. Any and all applicable fees must be included. All cooperative pricing must be submitted on or before bid opening date and hour.
ETHICAL STANDARD
No City official or employee shall have interest in any contract resulting from this bid.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL. COMPLIANCE IS THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH PERSON OR AGENT OF A PERSON WHO IS SUBJECT TO THE FILING REQUIREMENT. AN OFFENSE UNDER CHAPTER 176 IS A CLASS “C” MISDEMEANOR.
Roofing - To be completely removed and replaced as instructed in design plans
One Brick Wall - Attached you will see the sole wall that needs to be completed removed so the pump room may be expanded into the fenced enclosure as instructed in design plans
Fencing - Attached you will see the current fenced in portion of the pump house that is to be enclosed
Metal Doors & Frames - All current doors need to be replaced
Ventilation Fans - Current ventilation fans are to be replaced. In the design plans, additional ventilation fans are to be installed
Cement Flooring - Chipped, cut and redone
Please review floor designs for any additional renovations that are instructed
Staff may waive insurance requirements for contracts $0 - $4,999.99, including but not limited to contracts for food, materials, supplies, and construction. Workers’ Compensation in amounts which satisfy statutory coverage shall be required for construction projects.
The following insurance requirements will be included in all City contracts of $5,000 - $14,999.99. In contracts not involving building and construction projects, as that activity is defined in TEX. LABOR CODE §406.096, contractors may obtain alternative form of worker accident insurance with minimum limits of liability of $100,000 per claim.
Minimum Insurance Requirements
Type of Coverage Limits of Liability
Worker’s Compensation Statutory Coverage
Comprehensive General Liability
(City named as additional insured)
Bodily Injury $250,000 each person/$500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence/$100,000 aggregate
or $500,000 combined single limits
The following insurance requirements will be included in all City contracts of $15,000 or more.
(1) The successful bidder will be required to carry the following insurance coverage and limits of coverage, as well as list the City as an additional insured to liability coverage as requested by the City. In addition, the successful bidder shall provide the City with evidence of coverage and furnish acceptable proof of payment of insurance premiums.
(2) The successful bidder will be required to secure and/or have insurance coverage in force with an admitted property and casualty insurance company licensed by the State of Texas to conduct business in the State of Texas.
(3) In contracts not involving building and construction projects, as that activity is defined in TEX. LABOR CODE §406.096, contractors may obtain alternative form of worker accident insurance with minimum limits of liability of $100,000 per claim.
Minimum Insurance Requirements
Type of Coverage Limits of Liability
Worker’s Compensation Statutory Coverage
Employer’s Liability Bodily Injury by Accident:
$100,000 each accident
Bodily Injury by Disease:
$100,000 each employee/$500,000 policy limit
Comprehensive General Liability
Bodily Injury $250,000 each person/$500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence/$100,000 aggregate
or $500,000 combined single limits
Comprehensive Auto Liability
Bodily Injury $100,000 each person/$500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence/$100,000 aggregate
or $500,000 combined single limits
City’s Protective Liability
Bodily Injury $250,000 each person/$500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage $100,000 each occurrence/$100,000 aggregate
or $500,000 combined single limits
Policies must name the City of Edinburg as an Additional Insured.
Certificates of insurance naming the CITY as an additional insured shall be submitted to the CITY for approval prior to any services being performed by Contractor. Each policy of insurance required hereunder shall extend for a period equivalent to, or longer than the term of the Contract, and any insurer hereunder shall be required to give at least thirty (30) days written notice to the CITY prior to the cancellation of any such coverage on the termination date, or otherwise. This Contract shall be automatically suspended upon the cancellation, or other termination, of any required policy of insurance hereunder, and such suspension shall continue until evidence that adequate replacement coverage is provided to the CITY. If replacement coverage is not provided within thirty (30) days following suspension of the Contract, the Contract shall automatically terminate.
If the contract amount is over twenty-five-thousand dollars ($25,000) for construction of the project, the successful bidder shall provide a bid guarantee, give a good and sufficient bond in the full amount of the contract price for the faithful performance of such contract, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas, in accordance with Article 5160, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, and amendments thereto. A payment bond in the full amount of the contract price to assure payment shall be required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the project provided for in the contract documents.
A bid guarantee equivalent to five percent (5%) of the bid price will be required from each bidder. The "bid guarantee" shall consist of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will upon acceptance of his/her bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified.
A performance bond on the part of the contractor for one-hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required. A "performance bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to secure fulfillment of all the contractor's obligations under such contract.
A payment bond on the part of the contractor for one-hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required. A "payment bond" is one executed in connection with a contract to assure payment, as required by law, of all persons supplying labor and material in execution of the work provided for in the contract documents.
Bidders are expressly advised to review the contract documents fully and insurance requirements of the proposed contract as to their legal requirements and the causes which may lead to the disqualification of a bidder and/or rejection of a bid proposal. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the dated fixed for opening the bids. Unless all bids are rejected, the Owner will give Notice of Award of Contract to the successful bidder as soon as possible consistent with the time for a thorough analysis of bids submitted. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of work and to inform themselves regarding all local conditions which may affect their bid.
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Submitters, by submitting a signed submission, certify that the accompanying submission is not the result of, or affected by, any unlawful act of collusion with any other person or company engaged in the same line of business or commerce, or any other fraudulent act punishable under Texas or United States law.
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HB 89
The 85th Texas Legislature approved new legislation, effective Sept. 1, 2017, which amends Texas Local Government Code Section 1. Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code by adding Chapter 2270 which states that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
1) does not boycott Israel; and
2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract
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SB 13 ENERGY COMPANY BOYCOTTS
The 87th Texas Legislature approved new legislation, effective Sept. 1, 2021, which amends Texas Local Government Code 2274.001. Subtitle F, Title 10, Chapter 809 which states that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it:
1) does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Contract. If Respondent does not make that verification, Respondent must so indicate in its Response and state why the certification is not required, or
2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.
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SB 19 FIREARM ENTITIES AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS DISCRIMINATIONS
The 87th Texas Legislature approved new legislation, effective Sept. 1, 2021, which amends Texas Local Government Code Section 1. Subtitle F, Title 10 of the Texas Government Code 2274.002, Respondent verifies that it:
1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and
2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
If Respondent does not make that verification, Respondent must so indicate in its Response and state why the verification is not required. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CHAPTER 176 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
Effective January 1, 2006, Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ, the vendor or person’s affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. By law, this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the City of Edinburg not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
For more information or to obtain Questionnaire CIQ go to the Texas Ethics Commission web page athttps://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIQ.pdf
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (Form 1295)
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016. For more information go to the Texas Ethics Commission web page at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/
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Q (Plans ): pg A-10 through A-14 are missing from the plans
A: Those pages would fall under the attached windstorm plans.
Q (Door Schedule): Can we get a door schedule for this project.
A: Thank you for that question, door schedule is as follows: Two non-corrosive single 3ft X 7ft doors (not including the frame) One non-corrosive 6ft X 7ft double door (not including the frame) One non-corrosive 8ft X 8ft roll up garage door
Q (No subject): is there a specification sheet for the fans/vents.
A: Exhausts fans must be non-corrosive, minimum blade diameter of 12", minimum CFM of 1,200
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