Renovation of a water / sewer project in Galveston, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The City of Galveston is accepting sealed proposals on a contract for Lift Stations 13, 18, 30, 51, 53 Improvements. Sealed proposals shall be uploaded to the Purchasing Division online portal for solicitation submittals. The City of Galveston encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) vendors to participate in all invitations to bid; including all HUB, women and minority owned businesses. DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: 2:00 PM, (CST); Thursday, April 18, 2024 All questions will be answered in the form of an addendum. All questions related to this RFP are to be directed to website. TERM OF SERVICE/PROJECT: Agreement shall be effective upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the City of Galveston until work has been completed to the satisfaction of the City of Galveston unless sooner terminated under the terms set forth herein Description of City of Galveston The City of Galveston ("COG") is an island community with 32-miles of coastline and historic architecture that more than 50,000 residents call home. We are home to a port, a major medical complex, and two universities. The City of Galveston employs more than 800 people to provide essential services to our residents. The City of Galveston located in Texas is a home rule city, and is governed through a council-manager form of government. Pursuant to Sec. 2-341 of the COG Code - Declaration of Policy A. It is the policy of COG to stimulate growth of local minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) by encouraging their participation in all phases of its contract and procurement activity and by affording them the opportunity to compete for all COG contracts. The purpose and objectives of this article are to: i. Increase the capacity of local M/WBE's to provide products and services. ii. Increase the opportunities for local M/WBE's to expand their business with COG and other public and private sector business entities. B. Provided, however, nothing herein shall require COG to award contracts for services or procurements to a M/WBE which is not also the lowest responsive and responsible Proposer and otherwise qualified unless COG may otherwise lawfully award the contract to someone other than the lowest responsive, responsible Proposer. C. Additionally, COG has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, (DBE) program mandated by the US Department of Transportation, which is part of its M/WBE program. Special Conditions Project duration to final completion: 720 calendar days. Project budget: $ 2,490,500.00 A bid bond of 5% of the total amount proposed is required for this project. Performance and Payment Bonds are required at the time the contract is executed by the awarded vendor. Liquidated Damages are $250.00 per day.