Bid & Bid Opportunities
San Antonio Construction Bid Opportunities
The Construction Management and Engineering Department Bid Opportunities page announces proposals available for the construction of educational (schools) and support facilities in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the North East Independent School District Construction Program. Search the Bidding Opportunities below to learn about dates, scope, and general information for upcoming and past North East ISD school construction projects.
North East ISD also partners with many other purchasing entities, such as:
- TASB’s BuyBoard
- ESC Region 20
- Dept. of Information Resource (DIR)
- US Communities
Visit neisd.net/Procurement for more information.
Project Bid and/or Proposal Procedures
The Project Bid is Advertised by Public Notice in the Newspaper on 2 Successive Weekends
Project Bid Documents are Posted at Plan Rooms and Available at the Prime Consultants Office (Architect or Engineer)
The District will utilize a combination of Competitive Bid, Competitive Sealed Proposal (Primary Method) and Construction Manager at Risk Bid Delivery Methods
Bid Documents will specify the Date, Time and Place the Bids are to Be “Publicly Opened”
- Bids are Submitted for Each Project by a General or Prime Contractor with Bonding
- The Bid includes a Listing of Proposed Subcontractors by Division of Work
- Subcontractors and/or Suppliers and Manufactures must Submit Bids to the General
- Contractor ON or PRIOR to Bid Day for their Consideration
- General Contractors will Assess the Subcontractors and Suppliers/Manufacturers by:
- Cost, Experience, and Reputation as well as Compliance with the Contract Documents and
- Exclusions when Evaluating them for Possible inclusion in their Bid to the District
The Bid Documents Typically Characterize a Brand Name or Model Number as a Method of Establishing a Standard of Quality for a Particular Bid Item. Unless the Bid Item is Specified as a “Sole Source”, other Manufacturers or Vendors that Satisfy the “Or Equal” Standard Can Submit a Bid for Consideration by the General Contractor. Typically the District will Specify more than One Manufacturer or Vendor per Bid Item to Generate Fair and Open Competition.
A Pre-Proposal Conference is Conducted as Part of All Bids. This Conference is Identified in the Public Advertisement and Held 2 to 3 Weeks Prior to the Planned Bid Opening. The Conference is a Forum to Discuss the Project Plans and Specifications and Address Questions.
Bid and/or Proposal Evaluation Procedures
Bids and/or Proposals are Evaluated Utilizing the “Best Value” Method
Factors Typically Considered include:
- Total Project Cost from the General Contractor
- Experience and Reputation of the General Contractor
- General Contractors Past Performance with the District or other Owners
- Experience, Reputation and Overall Quality of the Subcontractor Team
- The General Contractors Project Management Team and Construction Plan
Bids and/or Proposals are Evaluated by the District Staff, Architect and Engineer
Final Recommendation for Bid Award is Presented to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Trustees
The District is a Tax Exempt Entity. A Tax Exemption Certificate can be Provided upon Request.
The District DOES NOT Discriminate on the Basis of Race, Gender, Religion, Age or National Origin and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Prevailing Wage Rates
The District publishes a Prevailing Wage Rate as part of the Bid Documents. All contractors are required to adhere to the specified Prevailing Wage.
PDF-Fillable Forms
Please select from the Adobe Acrobat PDF Fillable Forms below.
- Agreement Between Architect of Record and Contractor for Transfer of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Files on Electronic Media
- Appendix B: Contractor's Asbestos-Free Affidavit
- Appendix C: Certification of Criminal History Record Information - Review by General Contractor
- Appendix D: Certification of Criminal History Record Information - Review by Subcontractor
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Exhibit A: North East ISD Trench Excavation Notification Form
- Exhibit B: Request for Proposal or Scope Change Authorization Form
- Felony Conviction Notification
- Field Order Form - Digital Signature | Regular Signature
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- NEISD Substitution Request Form
- NEISD Mock-Up Wall Inspection Checklist
- Outage Request
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General Contractor (GC) Qualification Criteria
The following minimum criteria must be met by a GC in order to be qualified to bid:
Local Business Office (LBO):
- The Contractor must have an office within a 100-mile radius from the NEISD RAMEC building, 8961 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, Texas. This office must be in operation and in continuous use for at least two years.
- The Contractor must commit to maintaining an office within the 100-mile radius through the construction contract and one-year warranty period.
Bonding Capacity and Insurance:
- The Contractor must be capable of bonding the full contract scope of work as included in the Bid Proposal Form.
- The Contractor must provide appropriate insurance certifications.
Licensing and Registration:
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The Contractor must be registered in the State of Texas, licensed as appropriate, and be in good standing with federal, state, and local authorities.
Experience and Performance:
- The Contractor must have demonstrated experience in constructing similar comparably-sized educational facilities.
- The Contractor must have a record of successfully completing construction contracts.
Required Forms
Contractors bidding on North East ISD construction projects will be required to complete the following forms:
- North East ISD General Contractor Qualifications Form
- Felony Conviction Notification Form
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Company Financial Statement
- Certificate of Insurance
- Proposal Security / Surety Letter on Bonding Capacity
- North East ISD Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Certification of Non-Boycotting of Israel
Please contact the Construction Management and Engineering office for more information and copies of the above forms.