The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is seeking proposals for coastal construction services to add beach fill and construct a living shoreline breakwater. The project aims to protect the shoreline and marshes from erosion, wave action, and storm surge. Key requirements include providing all labor, materials, and equipment, adhering to OSHA and environmental protection standards, and securing necessary permits. A site visit is strongly encouraged. Proposals are due August 27, 2026. The award will be based on best value, considering cost, experience, technical proposal, responsiveness, and safety record. Liquidated damages of **** per day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion on time.
The deadline for submission of solicitation responses is August 27, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CT. Construction must be substantially completed within the time period proposed by the contractor, with an estimated construction time of **** calendar days after notice to proceed.
All project deliverables must be accepted by the Owner's Designated Representative (ODR) prior to approval of contractor's requests for payment.
The award will be made to the respondent that provides the best value to the state of Texas, based on cost (40%), demonstrated relevant experience, qualifications and past performance (25%), technical proposal (25%), overall responsiveness, clarity, and organization (5%), and safety record, quality control program and cost controls (5%).
Respondents must have at least five years of experience in the coastal construction business or equivalent executive management experience, demonstrated experience in meeting completion dates and construction schedules, and demonstrated experience in excavation, hauling, and placement of fill in shallow water environments for projects of similar scope and size.
If the contractor fails to achieve substantial completion within the contract time, the contractor shall be liable for liquidated damages of **** per day.
Respondents are strongly encouraged to visit the site and assess the work to be performed before submitting a proposal.
Any respondent unsuccessful or aggrieved in connection with this solicitation may file a protest in accordance with Title 31, Section 3. 50 of the Texas Administrative Code.
Failure to observe the restriction on prohibited communications, failure to check for addenda, submitting a solicitation response with a false statement or making a material misrepresentation, or failing to comply with financial capability requirements may lead to disqualification.
