Restroom Facilities, Playground, and Picnic Shelters at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Parks & Wildlife Department 91427-Carpentry 91430 NOTICE TO BIDDERSRestroom Facilities, Playground, and Picnic Shelters, 118271bSealed bids for the above project will only be accepted from Contractors when submitted to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department using the online Bid Portal hosted by eBuilder. Bids will be accepted by the Contracting Branch, Infrastructure Division until 2:00 PM, October 17, 2024, TPWD will host virtual bid openings one (1) hour after the bid opening deadline.A virtual public bid opening of responses will be conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department via Microsoft Teams. Interested attendees must register in advance for this meeting. Click on the link below (at the bottom of the NTB) to register for the bid opening. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Bid Submittal Instructions: 1. Prepare your submission materials:Requested InformationNameType\ of FilesRequirementBidder AffirmationsFile Type: PDF (.pdf)MultipleRequiredContractor’s Qualifications StatementFile Type: PDF (.pdf)MultipleRequiredHUB Subcontracting PlanFile Type: PDF (.pdf)MultipleRequiredBid Security (scanned copy)File Type: PDF (.pdf)MultipleRequiredPlease note the type and number of files allowed. Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files as they will not be accessible or evaluated.2. Upload your submission. Use the link below to access the Bid Portal.· Bid Portal Link:https://gateway.gov.e-builder.net/app/bidders/landing?accountid=121b7321-f922-472a-a736-897455b50fee&projectid=e077bd1a-cb37-4aea-afe5-542274abd7f9&bidpackageid=432a7059-2a8f-47a7-a406-a699d15f1958To bid on the project, you will need to create a new Bid Portal account, even if you already have an e-Builder login. The Bid Portal is a separate platform within e-Builder.· Bid Portal Video Tutorial Link:https://vimeo.com/374214070Bidders are encouraged to log into the bid portal and submit a draft response at least 24 hrs. prior to bid opening. Bids can be withdrawn and resubmitted until the bid opening time shown above. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before the bid opening time to begin the uploading process and finalize your submission.For informational purposes, project plans and specifications can be downloaded directly from the Bid Portal.General Scope of Work:This project provides new restroom facilities, including but not limited to restroom and shower facilities, picnic shade shelters, playground, vault toilets, and a composting toilet in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Engineer’s Probable Opinion of Cost ranges from $6,010,011 to $6,326,327.Project Schedule:All work shall be completed within three hundred (300) calendar days commencing on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. This performance period includes completing the various aspects required to complete the Work, including submission of all Submittals, mobilization, procurement, installation, testing, inspection and delivery of documents described in the Uniform General Conditions, Article 12, 12.1.1.1.This project does not have Federal Aid funding.All bids must be submitted on the forms furnished for that purpose, and each proposal must be accompanied by bid bond, or certified check made payable to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in an amount of not less than (5) percent of the total bid amount. A photocopy of the bid bond or certified check may be uploaded through the Bid Portal; however, if submitting certified check or cashier’s check, the physical copy must be received by TPWD at its headquarters location by 12:00 pm (noon) of the second business day following the bid submittal deadline.Contact Information: All questions related to this project should be directed to Mindi Johnson, CTCM, CTCD via the eBuilder Bid Portal Q&A board. The Q&A board can be accessed using the above eBuilder Bid Portal link. Any questionsregarding the use of the Bid Portal for biddingcan be directed to INFContracting@tpwd.texas.gov.TPWD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor irregularities in the bidding process.Pre-Bid ConferenceA virtual pre-bid conference will be held on September 11, 2024, at 1:30 PM CST. Potential respondents must pre-register for the pre-bid conference at: Pre-Bid Conference Pre-Register LinkAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the pre-bid conference. Although the pre-bid conference is not mandatory, Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend as important information regarding bid submittal requirements and an overview of the Project will be discussed. The virtual pre-bid conference will be conducted using Microsoft® Teams. Bidders may use their browser to access the meeting or a Microsoft® Teams application.Site VisitA site visit to view the project site will be held on September 13, 2024, at 11:30 AM CST located at 1915 FM 2372 Strawn, Texas 76465. Supplemental Bidding InformationTPWD has selected to perform bid openings via virtual meetings. To facilitate virtual bid openings, TPWD will host all bid openings one (1) hour after the bid opening deadline. Interested attendees must register in advance to obtain information regarding the virtual bid opening. Bid Opening Registration form: Bid Opening Pre-Register Link https://www.txsmartbuy.gov//core/media/media.nl?id=29290482&c=852252&h=gk24tvyzxKfGfTOT5TnjJSW49VIPkdf5pBHcridW5XULSdAo&_xt=.pdf Contact Name, Contact Number and Contact eMail : Mindi Johnson(512) 389-8282Mindi.Johnson@tpwd.texas.gov