Wellness Center, Pct.3

The Hidalgo County Purchasing Department is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the design‑build construction of a new Wellness Center in Precinct 3 of Edinburg, Texas. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose proposal is most advantageous, with a performance period of up to 300 calendar days. The solicitation includes extensive compliance requirements (e.g., Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage, 2 CFR 200, HUB declaration, insurance, and debarment certifications) and imposes a 5 % retainage and $500 liquidated‑damage penalty per day for late completion. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the county portal or as a hard‑copy/USB package by the deadline. A non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for 23 Oct 2026. • Scope: New construction of a Wellness Center (facility size and detailed specifications provided in attachment A‑B). • Contract value: Not disclosed, but typical municipal wellness‑center builds range from $1.5 M‑$5 M. • Schedule: Release 17 Oct 2026 → Pre‑proposal meeting 23 Oct 2026 → Questions due 27 Oct 2026 → Answers 29 Oct 2026 → Final proposal due 4 Nov 2026 → Award after Commissioners Court approval. • Performance period: ≤ 300 calendar days from notice to proceed. • Mandatory compliance: SAM registration, Davis‑Bacon wage determinations, 2 CFR 200, HUB/Hispanic‑American‑Business certification, insurance, bid bond, and various federal/non‑federal clauses. • Penalties: $500 per day liquidated damages; 5 % retainage withheld until final acceptance. • Submission options: Electronic portal or hard‑copy/USB delivery; only one method may be used.