This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Brownsville, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) requires annual supply of r i v e r sand for use in utility construction or repair work performed by our in-house operation, maintenance, and construction crews. Orders of river sand may be in amounts of 2,100 CY at one time but may be more or less as the need may dictate. The CONTRACTOR shall begin the delivery of river sand within the next business day from the time of notification by the OWNER and within 4 hours in the case of an emergency, which will be at the discretion of the OWNER. The complete order of river sand must be delivered within a reasonable amount of time but no later than four (4) business days from the time notified by the OWNER. Material ordered must be delivered regardless of weather conditions. Minimum 25 CY Capacity per Truck (End Dumps or Belly Dumps) Each bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, or a bid bond prepared on the form of the bid bond attached hereto, duly executed by the BIDDER as principal and having as surety therein a surety company approved by the OWNER, and authorized to do business in the State of Texas, in the amount of not less than $2,500.00 or 5% of total bid. Such checks, or bid bonds will be returned to all except the three lowest BIDDERS within fifteen (15) days after the opening of bids, and the remaining checks, or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the OWNER and the accepted BIDDER have executed the contract or if no award has been made, within ninety (90) days after the date of the opening of bids. The bid security will be returned upon demand of the BIDDER at any time thereafter, so long as they have not been notified of the acceptance of their bid. For a Contract in excess of $100,000.00, a Performance Bond shall be executed in the full amount of the Contract, conditioned upon the faithful and timely performance of the Work in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents. Said Bond shall be solely for the protection of the OWNER. For a Contract in excess of $50,000.00, a Payment Bond shall be executed in the full amount of the Contract, solely for the protection of all proper claimants supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the Work provided for in the Contract, for the use of each such claimant perfecting a proper claim. Payment Bonds are required under Texas law, since no mechanics' liens are allowed against BPUB's public property assets. Service Provider agrees to maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance and Employers' Liability Insurance to cover all of its own personnel engaged in performing services for Brownsville PUB under this Contract in the following amounts: Workmen's Compensation - Texas Statutory Employers' Liability -- $100,000.00 The BPUB specifically reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities or informalities in any or all bids and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Board. February 16, 2024 - Last Day to Submit Questions Term of contract will commence April 2024