This is an invitation to bid for the FY26 Seal Coat Program for Hunt County, Texas. The contract will be a one-year unit price contract. Specific road locations and quantities are not known at the time of bidding; work will be assigned by written work orders. Bidders must submit a bid bond. A performance bond and payment bond are required for contracts over $25,000. Bids must be delivered by April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Bidders are expected to inspect the site. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The contract term is one year from the effective date. Work will commence within ten days after written notice. The county has 30 days from bid opening to evaluate and make an award. The proposal remains firm for 30 days after bid opening. Insurance certificates are required. Prevailing wage rates apply.
Proposals must be delivered to the Hunt County Purchasing Department by 2:00 PM CST on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The timedate stamp clock in the purchasing office will serve as the official clock for receipt verification. Late bids will not be accepted.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond stating that the owner agrees to pay the contractor in current funds for the performance of the contract in accordance with the proposal submitted, subject to additions and deductions. Partial payments are made monthly based on work completed, with retainage. Final payment is made upon final acceptance of the completed work.
The contractor guarantees all work performed directly and by subcontractors, that all material and workmanship are of specified quality, and that any defect due to improper workmanship or material discovered within one year of final acceptance will be repaired or replaced at no additional expense to the owner.
Hunt County intends to award a contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the lowest and best bid. The county reserves the right to consider past performance and reject bids due to past performance or if the bidder is an interested party in litigation with the county.
Prior to award, bidders must submit evidence of their qualifications, which may include financial statements, available equipment, a list of satisfactorily completed projects of a similar type, certificates of insurance, and other pertinent information. The county may also consider previous experience, past performance, safety record, and ability to meet specifications.
The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages for delay, with daily amounts specified based on the contract amount. Failure to comply with workers' compensation insurance provisions is a breach of contract that entitles Hunt County to declare the contract void if not remedied within ten days.
Prospective bidders are expected to inspect the site of work and inform themselves regarding all local conditions affecting the work. Failure to do so will not relieve the contractor of responsibility.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid process or award.