The City of Bulverde, Texas is soliciting bids for the 2026 Ditchculvert Repair Maintenance Program. The program involves various culvert and drainage repairs at multiple locations. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids by May 8, 2026. The city reserves the right to award the contract for individual items, combinations of items, or all items. A bid security of 5% of the total bid is required. Bidders must visit the project locations before submitting a bid. Bidder qualifications, including experience, references, and licensing, must be submitted. The contract duration is 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with a liquidated damages clause of **** per calendar day for delays.
The substantial completion target is 90 calendar days from the notice to proceed, which is anticipated to be issued on or about May 19, 2026. Final completion and submission of closeout documents shall occur within thirty 30 calendar days after substantial completion.
The bid notice states that progress payments may be made monthly based on work completed and accepted. The owner may retain ten percent 10 of each progress payment until final completion and acceptance of the work.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposer offering the best value to the city. The city may award the project in whole, in part, or by selected bid items and locations.
Each bidder shall be prepared to submit evidence of experience, references, record of performance on similar projects, current licensing, and available personnel and equipment necessary to complete the work. The city may request additional qualifications prior to award.
Liquidated damages for delay shall be one hundred dollars **** for each calendar day beyond the time established for substantial completion and for final completion, as applicable.
Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall visit the project locations, become familiar with local conditions, review utilities and drainage constraints, and notify the city of any conflicts, omissions, or discrepancies found in the contract documents.
The deadline for questions submitted in writing to the city is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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