SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT 1, TX
AI Summary
Hidalgo County Drainage District 1 seeks bids for drainage crossing improvements including culvert extensions, concrete construction, and embankment fill at multiple locations. Estimated cost $600K-$800K. Proposals due May 13, 2026, with a pre-proposal Zoom meeting on May 4, 2026.
The primary goal of this project is to provide a safer, widened passage for the right-of-way (ROW) currently being crossed and promote better maintainability by improving accessibility and facilities for maintenance crews. The project is proposed at busy intersections that will highly benefit from these improvements.
To improve thoroughfare and ease of maintenance, the project involves extending existing culvert crossings of various sizes at multiple locations. Concrete riprap and headwalls are also planned at the extended ditch ends to ease maintenance in those areas. The project heavily features cast-in-place concrete, including box culverts, collars, and riprap. Pipe installation is also a key element of the project.
Engineers Estimate: $600,000 to $800,000
The project includes installing and removing culverts, placing embankment fill, and constructing various concrete items within the existing HCDD1 ROW. A metal beam guard fence is also proposed at one of the locations.
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).:
Any bid received after this deadline will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender.
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:
Physical Address:
FIRM INSTRUCTIONS
Responses to this procurement packet shall be formatted and organized in the following order for consistency and easy screening:
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. For the hand delivery option, the solicitation packet can be found under the #ATTACHMENTS section:
(Confirmation) = A confirmation is required for this section.
(Document) = A document submission is required for this section.
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.
Please confirm and proceed with the electronic submission requirements.
Refer to "Requirements/Specifications" in the #ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood, and agree with the "Requirement/Specifications".
The vendor must download and review the "Finalized Set of Construction Plans (100%)" to fully understand the project scope. Refer to "Finalized set of Construction Plans (100%)" in the #ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you have read, understood, and agree with the "Finalized set of Construction Plans (100%)
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A Bid Bond for 5% of the project will be required. The original Bid Bond (Physical Document) will have to be submitted to the District as part of the complete submission. Payment and Performance Bonds are subject to Texas Local Government Code requirements, if required, the respondent will be advised at the time of award.
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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 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.
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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 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 Drainage District No. 1.
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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).
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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."
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Refer to "Draft Agreement" in the #ATTACHMENTS section. Confirm that you read, understood, and agree with "Draft Agreement."
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