Sealed Competitive Bids shall be submitted via two (2) electronic copies, each copy on one flash drive or CD. Each copy must match identically and must include the signature of a person with the authority to bind the contractor into a contract. All submitted materials must be clearly marked with “BID NO. 2023-16,” along with the name of the contractor and addressed to the City of Friendswood, Attn: City Secretary. Said submissions are to be received at Friendswood City Hall, City Secretary’s Office, 910 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX, 77546 on or before 9:00 A.M., SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud.
The City of Friendswood (the “City”) reserves the right to reject any or all bid and to waive any informality in the bids received. The contract, if any, will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, The City pays for goods and services according to the provisions of Chapter 2251 of the Government Code.
This project is federally funded by a Community Development Block Grant. Attention is called to the fact that the successful bidder must comply with:
Paying not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Department of Labor H.U.D. and contained in the contract documents.
Ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or national origin.
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders.
Specifications and related information may be downloaded from the City’s website at https://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/Bids.aspx or may be reviewed/inspected during regular business hours in the City Secretary’s Office, City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546.
A bid guarantee in the form of a bidder’s bond, certified check or a cashier’s check made out to “City of Friendswood” in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the greatest amount bid must accompany each submission. BIDS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE ACCOMPANYING BID GUARANTEE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER. For contracts in excess of $25,000, payment, performance, and maintenance bonds along with a bid guarantee are required by the City.
A Site Visit is scheduled for SEPTEMBER 5, 2023, at 9:00 A.M., at, 1300 block of Deepwood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546.
All questions must be submitted to jspears@friendswood.com, no later than 9:00 A.M., SEPTEMBER 7, 2023.
For additional information, please contact Jeff Spears, Purchasing Coordinator at (281) 996-3274 or via email to jspears@friendswood.com.
/S/Leticia Brysch, City Secretary
