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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) for the Grogans Mill Nature Trail Bridge Replacement Contract (****) by The Woodlands Township. The project involves the complete removal and replacement of an existing bridge on the Grogans Mill Nature Trail, including all necessary materials, labor, and associated fees. Bidders are required to submit three references for previous similar projects. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 am CDT at the job site. Contractors are required to visit the site and submit a signed site visitation form. Written questions regarding the bid specifications must be submitted by 1:00 pm CDT on May 19, 2026, via email to ***@***. *. * questions will be answered through written addenda. Completed bids, references, and acknowledgments must be received by The Woodlands Township at **** Millennium Forest Drive no later than 1:00 pm CDT on June 3, 2026. Electronic bid submittals are accepted but do not guarantee receipt. The bid package requires various documents including a bid bond, statement of qualifications, list of subcontractors, references, insurance requirements, and other items outlined in the bid submission checklist. The Woodlands Township is exempt from sales tax. The bid prices shall be firm for 120 days from bid opening. Evaluation of bids will consider price, quality, timeline, product quality, and vendor experience. A bid bond is required, and the successful bidder must provide a payment and performance bond. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, services, transportation, insurance, and daily expenses. A 10-year warranty is required for assembly/installation workmanship, and standard manufacturer warranties apply to materials. The award of the contract is subject to the Woodlands Township Board of Directors approval.
The Woodlands Township requires completed bids, references, and acknowledgments to be received no later than 1:00 pm CDT on June 3, 2026.
The bid notice states that partial payment will be made within thirty (30) calendar days after the invoice is received, based on the accounts payable calendar, less ten percent (10%) retained until final payment.
The bid notice specifies a ten (10) year warranty for assembly/installation workmanship, and standard manufacturer warranties on materials, unless longer warranties are normally supplied.
The evaluation of bids considers the following: price, quality, timeline, product quality, and vendor experience.
Contractors shall provide at least three (3) references that received similar services, and all work shall be performed by approved contractors or subcontractors who have a minimum of 3 years of experience in like projects.
A walkthrough of the site is required as a condition of this bid, and attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting satisfies this requirement. Each contractor is required to submit the site visitation form as part of the bid submittal.
Any questions about the meaning, intent, or specifications must be inquired by the bidder in writing by 1:00 pm CDT on May 19, 2026.