South Lateral Drain Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34

The project consists of the regrading, reconstruction, widening, and realignment of existing drainage ditches; installation of culvert crossings and storm drain structures; and construction of waterline and irrigation crossing improvements within the project limits.

Engineer's Estimate: $6.8 - $7.2 million

Project Details

• Reference ID: HCDD1-26-019-07-21-MDB
• Department: Engineering
• Department Head: Omar Anzaldua/Yvette Barrera (Asst. District General Manager)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-08-05T22:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-08-07T22:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-08-03T20:00:00.000Z — Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 902 N. Doolittle Rd. Edinburg, TX 78542 Pre-Bid Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81061179645?pwd=BfcvtjNxqbuzFTWmFBb5a1EiPvvcLF.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81061179645 Meeting ID: 810 6117 9645 Passcode: 836077

Evaluation Criteria

• SUBMISSION OPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS —

  Respondents have two (2) options for submitting a response. Respondents shall submit their response using one (1) of the following methods (DO NOT duplicate submittals by submitting both an electronic and hard copy response. Respondents shall select only one (1) method to respond).:

  1. Submit responses electronically via the PORTAL https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hcdd1:  on or before Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9:30 am. OR;
  2. Submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) USB in original PDF format via personal hand-delivery or delivery service on or Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9:30 am.

  Any bid received after this deadline will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender.

• South Lateral Drain Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34 —

  The project consists of the regrading, reconstruction, widening, and realignment of existing drainage ditches; installation of culvert crossings and storm drain structures; and construction of water line and irrigation improvements within the project limits.

• HAND DELIVERED SUBMISSION —

  When hand delivering the packet, Proposer should make sure that the package is stamped with the date and time received by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 staff.

  DELIVER TO:

  US Postal Mail Address:

  • ATTN: Melissa Blanco, Buyer I
  • Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
  • 902 N. Doolittle Rd, Building "A"
  • Edinburg, Texas 78542

  Physical Address:

  • ATTN: Melissa Blanco, Buyer I
  • Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
  • 902 N. Doolittle Rd, Building "A"
  • Edinburg, Texas 78542

  FIRM INSTRUCTIONS

  Responses to this procurement packet shall be formatted and organized in the following order for consistency and easy screening:

  • All submissions must be typed, single-spaced, and printed one-sided on 8 ½” by 11” paper.
  • One (1) hard copy, marked “ORIGINAL” and one (1) USB in PDF format. The original document must be submitted with a Cover Page containing the information listed in the Submission Outline/Checklist, under the Submission Cover Page.
  • The complete response must be sealed in an appropriately sized envelope or box for delivery to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, per instructions.
  • All documents must be labeled with the firm’s name and the RFB number. Responses that are not identified with the RFB number on the outside, will be at risk of rejection.

  SUBMISSION OUTLINE/CHECKLIST

  To assist in ensuring all submissions received are complete, it is recommended for the Offeror to use this Submission Outline as a Checklist prior to submitting a response. All Responses must be submitted in the following order with the guidelines provided within this solicitation.

  1. Table of Contents
     1. Invitation Letter
     2. Submission Details 
     3. Electronic Submission Documents
  2. Required Confirmations/Documents
     1. Electronic Submission Acknowledgment - (Confirmation)
     2. Company/Firm Response - (Document)
     3. Legal Declaration (Confirmation)
     4. Legal Notice & Acknowledgment - (Document)
     5. Requirements/Specifications - (Confirmation)
     6. Review Finalized Set of Construction Plan - (Confirmation)
     7. Proof of Insurance (Cnfirmation)
     8. Insurance Requirements - (Document)
     9. Will you be submitting your Bid Bond electronically through Surety2000 (E-Bond) - (Document)
     10. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire - Copy of County Clerk File with fee receipt (when applicable) - (Document)
     11. Project Requirements Acknowledgment - (Document)
     12. HUB Declaration - (Document)
     13. Vendor Acknowledgment - (Confirmation)
     14. Certification Regarding Debarment - (Document)
     15. Title VI Appendices [A -E] - (Confirmation)
     16. Sam.Gov Registration - (Confirmation)
     17. Form 1295 - (Document)
     18. Required Contract Clauses For Contracts Under Federal Award
         1. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Contract Clause - (Document)
         2. 2 CFR 200 Certification - (Document)
     19. FHWA 1273 - (Confirmation)
     20. David Bacon Act Wages Determination - (Confirmation)
     21. Prevailing Wage Rates Certification Statement - (Document)
     22. Proposer's Affidavit - (Document)
     23. Draft Agreement - (Confirmation)
     24. Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract - (Confirmation)
     25. Reference Form - (Document)
     26. Construction Identification Sign - (Confirmation)
     27. Statement of Credentials - (Document)
         
         1. Cover Sheet
            1. Company Name, Company Address, Company Phone Number
            2. Project Name: South Lateral Drain Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34
            3. Procurement Number: HCDD1-26-019-07-21-MDB
            4. Opening Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
            5. Opening Time: 9:30 am
         2. Complete Response (All Required Information/Documents)
     28. Addenda (when applicable; see Addenda under Legal Notice) - (Confirmation)

  (Confirmation) = A confirmation is required for this section.

  (Document) = A document submission is required for this section.

• ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION —

  Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 will only accept electronic responses that are submitted via the PORTAL: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/co-hidalgo-tx?departmentId=3417&status=all&page=1&limit=10&sortField=proposalDeadline&sortDirection=ASC The DISTRICT will NOT accept telegraphic, emailed, nor responses submitted via facsimile. *When submitting a response electronically, the firm will be required to complete all the sections found in this solicitation in order for the submission to be valid.

Submission Requirements

• I confirm that I will be submitting my response electronically. (required) —

  Please confirm and proceed with the electronic submission requirements.

• COMPANY/FIRM RESPONSE (required) —

  Please download the below document, complete it, and upload it as your response to this RFB as requested in Requirements/Specifications.

• Legal Notice Declaration (required) —

  By providing a response to this solicitation, we acknowledge receipt of all of the pages of in this procurement packet. We understand that District reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, and further reserves the right to design the evaluation criteria to be used in selecting the lowest and best qualification.

  We acknowledge that we have examined this procurement packet in its entirety, and are familiar with the conditions to be met. In accordance with the Specifications, and subject to all laws and regulations of the United States, State of Texas, and local laws, we propose and commit to furnish all labor, equipment, material, software, and services as set forth in the documents hereinbefore mentioned. Any purchase order or contract resulting from this process shall be considered null and void if the successful respondent fails to comply with any federal, state or local laws.

  We acknowledge that we are providing the required certifications, attestations, verifications and/or acknowledgments as referenced within this procurement packet. We further acknowledge that any and all specifications, provisions, and attachments of this response are incorporated into and made a part of any resulting agreement.

  We agree that this response shall be good, and may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled bid opening time and date for receiving the requested solicitation, as contained in the Specifications.

  Lastly, we understand that any questions regarding compliance should be directed to our firm’s legal counsel. We acknowledge that the individual authorized to bind the company is signing this Acknowledgment Form. By signing this Acknowledgment Form we understand we are providing written verification and certification of the aforementioned, and the County cannot execute a contract for goods or services without this declaration.

• LEGAL NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required) —
  Please download the below documents, agree that you have read, understood, complete and upload the last page ONLY of the Legal Notice. 
• REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS (required) —

  Refer to "Requirements/Specifications" in the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood, and agree with the "Requirement/Specifications".

• REVIEW FINALIZED SET OF CONSTRUCTION PLAN (100%) (required) —

  The vendor must download and review the "Finalized Set of Construction Plans (100%)" to fully understand the project scope. Refer to the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood, and agree with the "Finalized set of Construction Plans (100%)

• Proof of Insurance (required) —

  Insurance Requirements

  Applicable to the Acquisition of Goods and/or Services

  (Other than Professional Services)

  The Bidder awarded the contract shall furnish proof of insurance, which will also include any subcontractor that is subcontracted by the bidder in at least the following limits, to be in place prior to providing any services under this Contract and to continue at all times in force in effect during the term of this Contract and any extension hereof:

  1. Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy with limits of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollar ($500,000.00) providing additional coverage to all underlying liabilities of County. Policy shall cover, but not be limited to, Bidder’s activities in providing the Services for County; all persons, vehicles, equipment connected with providing Services; and theft or loss of Bidder’s property.

  2. Automobile liability insurance policy, covering all owned, non-owned or hired/leased automobiles, with limits of at least Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) per person and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence. Coverage should include injury to or death of persons and property damage claims with limits up to five Hundred Thousand ($500,000.00) arising out of the services provided to County hereunder.

  3. Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage in an amount equal to the auto liability limits set forth immediately above;

  4. Workers Compensation Insurance: Workers Compensation insurance in amounts established by Texas law, unless the Bidder is specifically exempted from the Texas Workers Compensation Act, Texas Labor Code Chapter 401, et. seq. Workers Compensation policies must include other States Endorsement to include TEXAS if the business is domiciled outside the State of Texas.

  • Bidder shall obtain and maintain any and all other insurances which may be necessary in providing the good/service applicable to this procurement or are otherwise required by law.
  • Any and all insurance policies shall be in amounts prescribed by law or otherwise specified by the County, but in no event less than the minimum amounts prescribed by law.

  5. Builder’s Risk/Fire & Extended Coverage: The Contractor shall insure the building or other work included in this contract on an all-risk (special causes of loss) policy, with an insurance company or companies acceptable to the Owner. The amount of the insurance at all times to be at least equal to the amount paid on account of work and material and plus
  the value of the work or materials furnished or delivered but not yet paid for by the Owner. Builder’s Risk Policies shall cover loss of materials by theft, vandalism, malicious mischief or other loss whether materials are incorporated in the work or not.
  The policies shall be in the names of the County and the Contractor, as their interests may appear, and certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the Owner before monthly partial payments are made. The policy shall provide for the inclusion of names of all other contractors, subcontractors and other employed on the premises as ensured and shall stipulate that the insurance companies shall have no right to subrogation against any contractors, subcontractors or other parties employed on the premises for any work building alterations, construction or erection to the described property.

  Additional Insurance Requirements:

  1. Bidder shall furnish to The District certificate(s) of insurance, and all renewals throughout the duration of the Project, issued by the insurer that such insurance is in full force and effect.
  2. Certificates of insurance shall be submitted to The District for approval prior to any services being performed by Bidder.
  3. The District will only accept certificates of insurance on an Acord form (below).
  4. For each policy, except Workers’ Compensation, Bidder shall name The District as an additional insured.
  5. 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 County prior to the cancellation of any such coverage on the termination date, or otherwise.
  6. 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 of adequate replacement coverage is provided to District. If replacement coverage is not provided within thirty (30) days following suspension of the Contract, this Contract shall automatically terminate.
  7. All insurance policies will be endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the District.
  8. County reserves the right to review the insurance requirements of this section during the effective period of the contract and to require adjustment of insurance coverage and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent by District based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions, or the claims history of the industry as well as the Bidder.
  9. Insurance policies shall be obtained at Bidder’s sole expense. The District does not maintain and will not obtain insurance of any type to protect Bidder against loss, damage or injury that may in any way result from Bidders performance of the services.
  10. In no event shall the District be liable for any loss, damage to or destruction of any property belonging to the Bidder.
  11. Bidder is responsible for ensuring all required insurance policies are valid for the duration of the contract.
  12. All insurance policies are to be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and acceptable to District.
  13. Bidder shall make any other insurance documentation available to District upon request.

  

• INSURANCE REQUIREMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Will you be submitting your Bid Bond electronically through Surety2000 (E-Bond)? (required) —

  

• Please submit your E-Bond Information with Surety2000 —

  Please enter your Bid Bond information from Surety2000 below.

• Please Confirm the Following (required) —

  A Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid is required. Respondents may submit an Electronic Bid Bond, if available. If a respondent elects not to submit an Electronic Bid Bond, the original physical Bid Bond must be submitted to the Drainage District Office as part of the complete bid submission. Failure to provide either a valid Electronic Bid Bond or the required original physical Bid Bond may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

  Payment and Performance Bonds are subject to the requirements of the Texas Local Government Code. If required, the successful respondent will be notified at the time of award.

• CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required) —

  This is to certify that I, an authorized representative of my company, possess all of the APPLICABLE:

  1. Licenses

  2. Bonds

  3. Certificates

  4. Permits

  5. Other

  necessary to carry out the required project. Furthermore, I am providing copies of the required documentation (upload copies here) so that, if my company is awarded this project, I may be eligible to enter into a contract with Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and proceed to complete the project in a timely manner.

  * Any licenses, bonds, certificates, permits, etc. which are required must be presented as part of the bid packet in order to expedite the bid evaluation process. Failure to provide said documentation will result in the disqualification of your bid or response.

• HUB DECLARATION (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required) —

  Please read and acknowledge the required steps necessary to do business with Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1:

  Step 1:

  OpenGov will now serve as the primary source for all Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 solicitation postings, electronic bidding, and contract management. Any reliance on other information or sources not directly downloaded from OpenGov may result in a submission that is not in compliance. 

  Link can be found below:

  https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hcdd1

  Step 2:

  VendorConnect (Vendor Enrollment Solution) is an innovative tool that facilitates the needs of Drainage District No. 1 to secure qualified vendors. Local, state, and national vendors can apply using the vendor registration form in the link below.

  https://www.hcdd1.org/page/VendorConnect

  *The Vendor Registration Form does not guarantee a contract or agreement, however, it does guarantee your service or goods will be added to the list of potential vendors available to Hidalgo County. 

   

• CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Title VI Appendices - (Please confirm that you have read, understood and agree) (required) —

  APPENDIX A

  THE TITLE VI CONTRACTOR ASSURANCES

  During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows:

  1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor will comply with the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, as they may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.

  2. Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income or Limited English Proficiency in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.

  3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by bidding, or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and Acts and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

  4. Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Recipient or the federal funding agency (FHWA or FTA) to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the contractor shall so certify to the Recipient or the Federal Funding Agency, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

  5. Sanctions for Non-compliance: In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the Nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the Recipient will impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Funding Agency may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

  a. withholding contract payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor

  complies; and/or

  b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.

  6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Recipient or the Federal Funding Agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the contractor may request the Recipient to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the Recipient. In addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

  APPENDIX B

  CLAUSES FOR DEEDS TRANSFERRING UNITED STATES PROPERTY

  The following clauses will be included in deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon, or granting interest therein from the United States pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 4:

  NOW, THEREFORE, the U.S. Department of Transportation as authorized by law and upon the condition that the COUNTY OF HIDALGO will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon in accordance with (Name of Appropriate Legislative Authority), the Regulations for the Administration of (Naming of Appropriate Program), and the policies and procedures prescribed by the (Federal Highway Administration) of the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance and in compliance with all requirements imposed by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S Department of Transportation pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and convey unto the COUNTY OF HIDALGO all the right, title and interest of the U.S. Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

  (HABENDUM CLAUSE)

  TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto COUNTY OF HIDALGO and its successors forever, subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and will be binding on the COUNTY OF HIDALGO, its successors and assigns.

  The COUNTY OF HIDALGO, in consideration of the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (l) no person will on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on, over, or under such lands hereby conveyed [, ] [and] * (2) that the COUNTY OF HIDALGO will use the lands and interests in lands and interests in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations and Acts may be amended[, and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above-mentioned non-discrimination conditions, the Department will have a right to enter or re-enter said lands and facilities on said land, and that above described land and facilities will thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction]. *

  (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary in order to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)

  APPENDIX C

  CLAUSES FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED OR IMPROVED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY, OR PROGRAM

  The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the COUNTY OF HIDALGO pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(a):

  A. The (grantee, lessee, permittee, etc. as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add "as a covenant running with the land"] that:

  1. In the event facilities are constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a U.S. Department of Transportation activity, facility, or program is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will maintain and operate such facilities and services in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Acts and Regulations (as may be amended) such that no person on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities.

  B. With respect to licenses, leases, permits, etc., in the event of breach of any of the above Nondiscrimination covenants, COUNTY OF HIDALGO will have the right to terminate the (lease, license, permit, etc.) and to enter, re-enter, and repossess said lands and facilities thereon, and hold the same as if the (lease, license, permit, etc.) had never been made or issued.*

  C. With respect to a deed, in the event of breach of any of the above Non-discrimination covenants, the COUNTY OF HIDALGO will have the right to enter or re-enter the lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the COUNTY OF HIDALGO and its assigns. *

  (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.

  APPENDIX D

  CLAUSES FOR CONSTRUCTION/USE/ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED UNDER THE ACTIVITY, FACILITY OR PROGRAM

  The following clauses will be included in deeds, licenses, permits, or similar instruments/agreements entered into by COUNTY OF HIDALGO pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 7(b)”

  A. The (grantee, licensee, permittee, etc., as appropriate) for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds and leases add, “as a covenant running with the land”) that (1) no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of any improvements on, over, or under such land, and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permittee, etc.) will use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to the List of discrimination Acts And Authorities.

  B. With respect to (licenses, leases, permits, etc.), in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, COUNTY OF HIDALGO will have the right to terminate the (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) and to enter or re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said (license, permit, etc., as appropriate) had never been made or issued.*

  C. With respect to deeds, in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, COUNTY OF HIDALGO will there upon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of COUNTY OF HIDALGO and its assigns.*

  (*Reverter clause and related language to be used only when it is determined that such a clause is necessary to make clear the purpose of Title VI.)

  APPENDIX E

  TITLE VI LIST OF PERTINENT NONDISCRIMINATION ACTS AND AUTHORITIES

  During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to:

  Pertinent Nondiscrimination Authorities

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin);

  • 49 CFR part 21 (Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964);

  • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 USC § 4601) (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC § 794 et seq.), as amended (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR part 27;

  • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC § 6101 et seq.) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);

  • Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 USC § 471, Section 47123), as amended (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);

  • The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100-209) (broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);

  • Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 USC §§ 12131 – 12189) as implemented byU.S. Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;

  • The Federal Aviation Administration’s Nondiscrimination statute (49 USC § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);

  • Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures nondiscrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;

  • Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 USC 1681 et seq).

   

• Do you have a current Sam.Gov Unique ID (UEI) number? (required)
• Please Provide the Unique Entity (UEI)number (required)
• Please provide Company's Legal Name (required)
• FORM 1295 (required) —

  Please provide a Form 1295.

  • https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/QuickFileAReport.php
  • Reference and South Lateral Drain Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34 [26-019] on section 3 of the form.
  • Be sure to complete section 6 of the form, in order to be valid.
• REQUIRED CONTRACT CLAUSES FOR NON-FEDERAL ENTITY CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• FHWA 1273 (required) —

  Refer to "FHWA 1273" in the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood and agree with "FHWA 1273."

• DAVIS BACON ACT - WAGE DETERMINATIONS (required) —

  Refer to "Davis Bacon Act - Wage Determinations" in the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood and agree with "Davis Bacon Act - Wage Determinations."

• PREVAILING WAGE RATES CERTIFICATION (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• PROPOSER’S AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION, NON-CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND ANTI-LOBBYING (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• DRAFT AGREEMENT (required) —

  Refer to "Draft Agreement" in the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you read, understood, and agree with "Draft Agreement."

• STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (required) —

  Refer to "Standard General Conditions of a Construction Contract" in the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood and agree with "Standard General Conditions of a Construction Contract."

• REFERENCE FORM (required) —

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• CONSTRUCTION IDENTIFICATION SIGN (required) —

  Refer to "Construction Identification Sign" in the ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you read, understood, and agree with "Construction Identification Sign."

• STATEMENT OF CREDENTIALS (required) —

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• Will the basis for award be on the "Lowest Responsive & Responsible Bidder"? (required)
• Is a pricing table needed? (required)
• Term (required) —

  Please identify the initial term using one of the following options:

  • One (1) year
  • Two (2) years
  • Three (3) years
  • Four (4) years 
  • Five (5) years 
  • Other: Please specify how many (Days, Months, Years)

   

• Renewal Term (required) —

  Please identify the renewal term using one of the following options:

  • None
  • One (1) one (1) year term
  • Two (2) one (1) year term
  • Third (3) one (1) year term
  • Other: Please specify how many (Days, Months, Years)

   

• What type of insurance requirements? (required)
• Will there be a pre-bid meeting? (required)
• Will electronic submissions be allowed? (required)