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

The files are for bid reference only. Contact Diane Solitaire at dsolitaire@brownsville-pub.com or (956) 983-6366. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Each bid shall constitute an offer to the Board, as outlined therein, and shall be irrevocable for at least ninety (90) days after the time announced for the opening thereof. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier's check payable to the order of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, City of Brownsville, Texas for a sum not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid. In lieu of a check, a Bid Bond may be submitted in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the total amount bid with a Corporate Surety licensed to do business in the State of Texas, conditioned that the BIDDER will pay the BPUB, as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, the amount specified in the Bond unless he enters into a contract in accordance with his bid. BIDDER is required to execute a contract and furnish a Performance Bond, Payment Bond and a Certificate of Insurance. If the BIDDER fails to execute the contract and to furnish satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds and Insurance Certificates within ten (10) days from the date on which he is notified that his bid has been accepted, the amount of his check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the BPUB as mutually agreed to liquidated damages, and not as a penalty. No bid will be accepted without the Bid Security. The BPUB will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. No bids will be accepted via facsimile or electronic transmission. 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. For any clarifications, please contact Marisela Gaytan or Hugo E. Lopez at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6365 or (956) 983-6375 or via e-mail: MaGaytan@brownsville-pub.com or hlopez@brownsville-pub.com. April 18, 2025 - Last Day to Submit Questions 8. Term of contract will commence June 2025 The Contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible BIDDER submitting the lowest bid complying with the conditions of the Legal Notice and Invitation for Bids. The BIDDER to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. The OWNER, however, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received, whenever such rejection or waiver is in BPUB's interest. The OWNER reserves the right to consider as not responsible, any BIDDER who does not habitually perform with his own forces the major portions of the work involved in construction of the improvements embraced in this proposed Contract. This provision is meant to prevent wholesale assignment and "brokering" of awarded contracts.The above unit prices shall include all labor, materials, excavation, bailing, shoring, removal, backfill, overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to complete the work described in these contract documents and specifications. Price shall remain firm for 12 months after date of purchase order. Term of contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods if price and services are satisfactory and agreed upon in writing by both parties.