High Island Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation

Sealed bids will be received from qualified Contractors addressed to PO Box 1398, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650 (US Mail), or delivered to physical address 1840 Highway 87, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650 until November 5, 2026 at 10:00 am for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment for the work required for the rehab for (1) 250,000-Gallon Elevated Tank and (1) 1,000,000-Gallon Ground Storage Tank as listed in the Specifications for Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District-High Island Elevated Storage Tank Rehab prepared by Dunham Engineering. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the address above at the same time and date. Any bid received after the above closing time will be returned unopened.

The work consists of rehab for (1) 250,000 Elevated Tank and (1) 1,000,000-Gallon Ground Storage Tank located at 1265 TX-124, High Island, TX 77623 (see Map(s) in Drawings section).

Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes upon the blank form of proposal furnished. Sealed envelopes shall be marked in the upper left-hand corner as follows:

“DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM” BID FOR BOLIVAR PENINSULA SPECIAL UTILIES DISTRICT HIGH ISLAND ELEVATED STORAGE TANK AND GROUND STORAGE TANK REHAB

TO BE OPENED: 11-5-2026 at 10:00 AM All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check upon a national or state bank in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, payable to Bolivar Peninsula Special Utilities District or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute performance and payment bonds within fifteen (15) days after notice of award. Bids without check or bid bond will not be considered. All payment and performance bonds must be issued by a surety licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance and must have a minimum Best Key Rating Guide of "A" or "A-".

The Contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder who, in the opinion of the Owner and Engineer, is best capable of performing the work. The evaluation shall be based on the contractor’s previous work experience, available resources, knowledge of the work and bid price. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all informalities in bidding.

Plans and specifications are available electronically at CIVCAST. In order to view the project, you must complete the free registration with CIVCAST. Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted through the CIVCAST service, or by email at caleb@dunhamengineering.com. Questions received by email will be posted to CIVCAST.

Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves of local conditions, and carefully examine the specifications and other documents. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the specifications or documents, or have a question regarding their meaning, bidder should at once notify Dunham Engineering and obtain clarification prior to submitting any bid.

The project site of the elevated water storage tank and the ground storage tank is located at 1265 TX-124, High Island, TX 77623 (see Map(s) in Drawings section). Contact Clifford Howard at (409) 684-3515 to arrange a site visit. The site can be inspected during normal operating hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A pre-bid meeting will not be held.

Call the Engineer to ask any questions pertaining to the project requirements. The Engineer can be reached at (979) 690-6555.

Type of work: 250,000-Gallon Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation

Bid opening: November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Chicago) — 1840 Highway 87, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650

Questions asked: 14

Bid documents (download requires a free CivCast account):

• Bolivar Peninsula High Island EST Rehabilitation Contract Documents - Stamped 10_21_2026.pdf (Bid Docs) — 264 pp.