CENTRAL ESTATES-SALDIVAR COLONIAS IN BROWNSVILLE TEXAS ? WATER-SEWER-LINE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION...

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Feb 13, 2026
Due:	Feb 19, 2026
Agency:	Cameron County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	BID # 260103
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS &

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

COLONIA CENTRAL ESTATES AND

PRAXEDIS SALDIVAR SEWER

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

CITY OF BROWNSVILLE

CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS

PREPARED FOR:

BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD

PREPARED BY:

TBPE FIRM No. F-4126

TBPLS REG No. 10005300

5420 PAREDES LINE ROAD

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78526

PHONE (956) 548-9333

FAX (956) 548-9399

ACE # 3188

January 2026

CAMERON COUNTY

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

INVITATION TO BID

BID NUMBER: 260103

BID TITLE: CENTRAL ESTATES-SALDIVAR COLONIAS IN BROWNSVILLE TEXAS -

WATER-SEWER-LINE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION (HUD) TXCDBG

PROJECT NO. CFC24-0004

DATE DUE: FEBRUARY 11TH, 2026

DUE NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M.

Bids will be opened at the Cameron County Courthouse, 1100 East Monroe Street, Brownsville, Texas in the Purchasing

Department Basement Floor – Room # B17 at 3:00 p.m. (as per Purchasing Dept. time clock) on deadline due date. All Bidders

are welcome to attend Bid opening. Bids received later than the date and time above will not be considered.

Please return bid ORIGINAL (marked “ORIGINAL”) and an electronic (PDF format file only) copy of your BID submittal

in sealed envelope. Be sure that returned envelope shows the Bid Number, Description and is marked “SEALED BID”.

RETURN BID TO:

by U.S. mailed or delivered to the office of the Purchasing Dept., County Courthouse (Dancy Bldg.)

1100 E. Monroe St, Basement Floor, Room B17, Brownsville, Texas 78520.

PRE-BID MEETINGS SCHEDULE: (Non-Virtual meeting)

PRE-BID MEETING DATE & TIME: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, at 3:00p.m. C.S.T.

PRE-BID MEETING LOCATION: 1100 E. Monroe, Dancy Building, Basement Floor, Room B-03

Brownsville, Texas 78520

Deadline for all bidders to submit their BABA Manufacture’s Certification

to County on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 during pre-bid meeting.

Questions/clarifications must be submitted by: Friday, January 30th, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. C.S.T.

(e-mail to purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us or by fax to 956-550-7219, attention to Roberto C. Luna, Purchasing Agent)

Addendum to answer all questions/clarifications will be posted on February 4th, 2026

For additional information or to request addendum email: Roberto C. Luna at purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

YOU MUST SIGN BELOW IN INK; FAILURE TO SIGN WILL DISQUALIFY THE OFFER.

All prices must be typewritten or written in ink.

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Company Address:

____________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________________________________

Historically Underutilized Business (State of Texas) Certification VID Number: _________________________________

Telephone No.____________________________ Fax No. _____________________ e-mail_________________________

SIGNATURE:______________________________________ Print Name:_____________________

How did you find out about this Bid? _______________________________________ _ (ex: Newspaper, Web, Mail)

Is Bidder’s principal place of Business within Cameron County? □ Yes □ No

If yes what City: ____________________________

(Your signature attests to your offer to provide the goods and/or services in this bid according to the published provision of this bid. When an award letter is

issued, this Bid becomes the contract. If a Bid required specific Contract is to be utilized in addition to this Bid, this signed Bid will become part of that

contract. When an additional Contract is required a Bid award does not constitute a contract award and Bid / Contract is not valid until contract is awarded by

Commissioners Court (when applicable) signed by County Judge) and Purchase Order is issued.

Bidders/Participants must sign each bid/proposal page to ensure you have read each page’s information, terms, conditions

and/or required forms. Failure to sign or initial each bid/proposal page will disqualify the BID/PROPOSAL offer.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

CENTRAL ESTATES-SALDIVAR COLONIAS IN BROWNSVILLE TEXAS - WATER-SEWER-

LINE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION (HUD) TXCDBG PROJECT NO CFC24-0004

BID # 260103

Please submit this page upon receipt

For any clarifications, please contact Mr. Roberto C. Luna, Purchasing Agent and/or Dalia Loera,

Assistant Purchasing Agent at the Cameron County Purchasing Department office at: (956) 544-0871 or e-

mail at: purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

Please fax or e-mail this page upon receipt of RFP package no later than Friday, February 6th, 2026

before 3:00 p.m. CST. All questions regarding this RFP should also be submitted no later than the stated

date and time on RFP cover page.

Fax : (956) 550-7219 or E-mail: purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

If you are unable to respond on this RFP solicitation, kindly indicate your reason for “Not Responding/No-Participation”

below (Please check one or more reasons below) and fax or e-mail back to Cameron County Purchasing Department. This

will ensure you remain active on our vendor list.

Date: _______________

(___) Yes, I will be able to submit a Proposal.

(___) No, I will not be able to submit a Proposal for the following reason: (Please check one or more reasons below)

Could not meet specifications.

Items or materials requested not manufactured by us or not available to our company.

Insurance requirements are too restricting.

Bond requirements are too restricting.

The scope of services is not clearly understood or applicable (too vague, too rigid, etc.)

The project is/was not suited to our organization.

Quantities are too small.

Insufficient time allowed for preparation of bid/proposal.

Other (please specify).

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________.

Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Company Representative Name: __________________________________________

Company Address: _____________________________________________________

Phone #: ______________________

Fax #” ___________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________

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BID # 260103 Central Estates-Saldivar Colonias in Brownsville TX Water-Sewer-Line

Responder’s signature/initials: __________

CHECK LIST

Bidders are asked to review the package to be sure that all applicable parts are included. If any portion of the package

is missing, notify the Purchasing Department immediately. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to be familiar with all the

Requirements and Specifications. Be sure you understand the following before you return your bid packet.

_X__

Cover Sheet

Your company name, address and your signature (IN INK) should appear on this page.

Instructions to Bidders

You should be familiar with all of the Instructions to Bidders.

Special Requirements

This section provides information you must know in order to make an offer properly.

Specifications / Scope of Work

This section contains the detailed description of the product/service sought by the County.

Attachments

_X__ Addendum Acknowledgment Form

_X__ Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, & K

Be sure to complete these forms and return them with packet.

_X___ Bid Guaranty & Performance Bond Information & Requirements

This form applies only to certain bids/proposals. All public work contracts over

$25,000 require a Payment Bond and over $100,00 must also have a Performance Bond

in a form approved by the County. Please read carefully and fill our completely.

__X__ Minimum Insurance Requirements

Included when applicable

__X__ Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage Rule 110.110

This requirement is applicable for a building or construction contract.

____ Financial Statement

When this information is required, you must use this form.

____ BABA Policy Issuance

____ BABA Manufacture’s Certification

Be sure to complete these forms and return them with packet.

____ BABA Contractor Certification

Be sure to complete these forms and return them with packet.

____ BABA Checklist and Instruction Definitions.

Be sure to complete these forms and return them with packet.

Other - Final Reminders To double check before submitting BID

____

Is your bid sealed with bid #, title, Bidder’s Name, & return address, on outside?

Did you complete, sign and submit page 1?

Did you provide the number of copies as required on the cover page?

Did you visit our website for any addendums?

https://www.cameroncounty.us/purchasing-bids-rfpq-addms-tabs/

If not interested in Bidding please let us know why e-mail to: Purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

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BID # 260103 Central Estates-Saldivar Colonias in Brownsville TX Water-Sewer-Line

Responder’s signature/initials: __________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS

CENTRAL ESTATES-SALDIVAR COLONIAS IN BROWNSVILLE TEXAS - WATER-SEWER-LINE

IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION (HUD) TXCDBG PROJECT NO CFC24-0004

BID # 260103

These General Instructions apply to all offers made to Cameron County, Texas (herein after referred to as “County”) by all prospective vendors (herein after

referred to as “Bidder”) on behalf of Solicitations including, but not limited to, Invitations to Bid.

Carefully read all instructions, requirements and specifications. Fill out all forms properly and completely. Submit your bid with all

appropriate supplements and/or samples. Prior to returning your sealed bid response / submittal, all Addendums – if issued – should be

reviewed and downloaded by entering the County Purchasing web at: https://www.cameroncounty.us/purchasing-bids-rfpq-addms-

tabs/

Addendums Column (updated Addendums). These Addendums must be signed and returned with your bid in order to avoid disqualification.

All Tabulations can also be viewed and downloaded at this site. Annual Bid award information can be accessed at:

https://www.cameroncounty.us/purchasing-bids-rfpq-addms-tabs/

Review this document in its entirety. Be sure your Bid is complete, and double check your Bid for accuracy.

Cameron County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

GOVERNING FORMS: In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of these requirements and the specifications, the

specifications shall govern. In the event of any conflict of interpretation of any part of this overall document, Cameron County’s

interpretation shall govern. Where substitutions are used, they must be of equivalent value or service, and specified by the bidder as such, in

the columns to the right on the “Minimum Specifications’ Forms”. The County’s specifications may be exceeded and should be noted by the

Vendor as such. Any bid NOT MEETING the Minimum Requirements specified will be rejected.

GOVERNING LAW: This invitation to bid is governed by the competitive bidding requirements of the County Purchasing Act, Texas

Local Government Code, δ262.021 et seq., as amended. Bidders shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Bidders are further advised that these requirements shall be fully governed by the laws of the State of Texas and that Cameron County may

request and rely on advice, decisions and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the County Attorney concerning any portion of these

requirements.

Questions requiring only clarification of instructions or specifications will be handled verbally. If any questions result in a change or addition

to this Bid, the Change(s) and addition(s) will be forwarded to all vendors involved (as quickly as possible) in the form of a written addendum

only. Verbal changes to Bids must be backed-up by written addendum or written Q/A clarifications which would be posted on County

Purchasing Web site. Without written Addendum or written Q / A clarification, verbal changes to Bids will not apply.

Sign the Vendor’s Affidavit Notice, complete answers to Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L & M and return all with your Bid.

BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT BID ON THE FORM PROVIDED, SIGN THE VENDOR AFFIDAVIT, AND RETURN ENTIRE BID

PACKET. In the event of inclement weather and County Offices are officially closed on a bid deadline day, bids will be received unit 2:00

p.m. of the next business day, for opening at upcoming Commissioner’s Court meeting.

The County of Cameron, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively

ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be

afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated

against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

MINORITY/WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE), DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE), AND

HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB):

Cameron County encourages and strives towards an ever-increasing expansion in opportunities for M/WBE’s & HUB’s in assisting the

County for its Purchasing needs. Cameron County’s policy is to increasingly involve qualified M/WBE & HUBs to the greatest extent

feasible in the County's procurement process.

Objectives of County HUB Program

 Ongoing increase in procurement opportunities for M/WBE’s & HUB’s

 Assisting M/WBE’s & HUB’s with registration to Bidders List and Bid opportunities that may be of interest

 Directing M/WBE’s & HUB’s to various beneficial web links giving them additional opportunities

Certification Process: Federal, state, and local regulations determine the type of certification(s) available. Attached below are links to various

Certification agencies which are available to assist you in obtaining your M/WBE’s & HUB’s Certification.

HUB Certification Sources:

 State of Texas HUB Certification Process

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program (texas.gov) Texas Statewide HUB System | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

(gob2g.com)

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BID # 260103 Central Estates-Saldivar Colonias in Brownsville TX Water-Sewer-Line

Responder’s signature/initials: __________

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid/RFP/RFQ #:	BID # 260103
Name:	CENTRAL ESTATES-SALDIVAR COLONIAS IN BROWNSVILLE TEXAS – WATER-SEWER-LINE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION (HUD) TXCDBG PROJECT NO. CFC24-0004 DRAWINGS
Addemdum:	Addendum 1 Addendum 2 Addendum 3
Deadline Date:	February 11, 2026 18,2026February 19, 2026
Bid Results:	—

CENTRAL ESTATES-SALDIVAR COLONIAS IN BROWNSVILLE TEXAS ? WATER-SEWER-LINE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION (HUD) TXCDBG PROJECT NO. CFC24-0004 DRAWINGS

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