Closed on May 23, 2019

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners' Court of Jim Wells County, Texas, proposes to enter into a contract with banking corporation, association or individual banker in such county for the depositing of public funds for such county in such bank or banks.

Any banking corporation, association or individual banker in this county desiring to be designated as county depository for such funds shall make and deliver to the County Judge its applications required by V.T.C.A. Local Government Code, Sec. 116.023; such application to be delivered to the County Judge on or before 9:00 a.m. o'clock, May 23rd, 2019.

A certified check in the amount of $115,840.00 accompanying the application shall be sufficient compliance as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the applicant for such public funds.

Further notice is hereby given that the Commissioners' Court of Jim Wells County, Texas, proposes to enter into a contract with a banking corporation, association or individual banker in such county as may desire to be selected as depository for Trust Funds in possession by the County and District Clerks.

Any banking corporation, association, or individual banker desiring to be designated as county depository for such Trust Funds shall file with the County Clerk on or before 9:00 o'clock A.M., May 23rd, 2019, its application as required by V. T.C.A., Local Government Code, Section 117.021, a certified check in the amount of $2,648.00 accompanying the application shall be sufficient compliance as guarantee or good faith on the part of the applicant for such Trust Funds.

The Commissioners' Court will then convene at their Special Meeting on May 24th, 2019, and publicly open and consider all applications received by the County Judge and County Clerk.

Specifications and forms for depository application may be obtained from the County Judge's Office at the Jim Wells County Courthouse located at 200 N. Almond St., Alice, Texas 78332.

Attachment: Not Available

Closed on April 25, 2019

Jim Wells County is soliciting lease proposals to provide off site record and document storage. The Vendor must provide secure storage for the County's documents and equipment. All documents must be kept and stored in a facility within a reasonable distance from the Jim Wells County Courthouse. The term of the agreement shall be for a one-year (1) period, with an options to renew for an additional one year periods. The county seeks a minimum of 10,000 square feet of storage area.

The facility shall be equipped to store records in a manner that complies with the following minimum storage conditions for records.

• Climate controlled environment and protection and from fire, water, steam, structural collapse, unauthorized access, theft, exposure to direct sunlight, and other similar natural or man-made hazards.
• Shall be protected by an operational fire detection system and must be in compliance with local fire codes.
• Records or storage boxes shall not be stored in contact with the floor.
• Shall not be stored in an area that is located in a 100 year flood plain area.
• Maintenance of control protocol and procedures to safeguard confidential County records throughout the record care and/or term of the contract.
• Vendor must provide proof during the term of the agreement of periodic treatment and/or inspection for rodents and insects.

Vendors shall submit one (1) unbound, clearly marked original and five (5) copies of their proposal.

Bids must be received at the Office of the Jim Wells County Judge by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019. All submittals shall be sent to the attention of the Jim Wells County Judge in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked on the outside as follows: "RFP No. 2019-002 - Request for Proposals for Building Space for Records and Equipment Storage" Proposal Opening: Commissioners' Court meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019. Vendors accept all risk of late delivery submissions regardless of instance or fault. A proposal received after the submission deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the submitter.
 
The County will NOT accept a proposal submitted by facsimile transmission (fax) or by electronic mail (email). All submissions and accompanying documentation will become the property of the County.

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Closed on February 8, 2019

The County of Jim Wells Precinct 3 is requesting sealed bids on seal projects in the Precinct 3 Area. The successful bidder will be responsible for equipment and logistics of oil and asphalt to be used on the projects. Precinct 3 will be responsible for all surface prep work prior to commencement of the project. The total square yards for all jobs will be 22,000 square yards apportioned as follows:

Double Course:
Approximate Quantity 22,000 sq. yds. - Ac-10 .30 gal/sy - GR-3 ley/90sy (1st Course)
- Ac-10 .28 gal/sy - GR-4 ley/100sy (2nd Course)

All bids are subject to the Terms, Conditions & Provisions of this solicitation. Bid packages are due before 4:00 P.M on February 8, 2019. Bids received after the due date and time will not be accepted. All bids will be formally opened and read publicly at the regular meeting of the Jim Wells County Commissioner's Court on February 11, 2019. Jim Wells County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive defects and formalities in such bid.

For copies of the bid contract, please visit the office of Jim Wells County Judge Juan Rodriguez, Jr., or Precinct 3 Commissioner Carlos Gonzalez office located at 107 Armstrong Dr., Orange Grove, Texas. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office of County Judge at 361-668-5706, option 1.

Attachment: Request For Bid - Revised - 01162019.pdf

Closed on November 26, 2018

Jim Wells County will receive sealed bids for Luncheon Catering service for the Jim Wells County Annual Safety Luncheon, until 4:30 p.m. on November 26, 2018, at the Jim Wells County Judge's Office located at 200 N. Almond Street, Suite 101, Alice, Texas, 78332. Bids will be opened publicly on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Jim Wells County Courtroom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of County Judge at 361-668-5706, option 1.

Attachment: Bid Instructions-Employee Safety Luncheon-2018.pdf

Closed on November 13, 2018

Notice is hereby given that Jim Wells County is currently accepting sealed bids for Employees' Dental and Vision Insurance. The Bid Proposals will be for a comprehensive plan according to Jim Wells County specifications and requirements. All Bids should conform to the County's specifications and requirements with any exceptions noted on the Official Bid Proposal Form. Bid shall be submitted for a twelve 12) months period (January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019) and rates guaranteed for the twelve month period. Bids will be accepted only from bidders not prohibited under Article 3, Section 52 of the State Constitution and domiciled in the United States of America and licensed in the State of Texas. Bidder shall submit a proposal for Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage for employees and dependents to J.C. Perez III, Jim Well County Clerk, 200 N. Almond Street, Alice, Texas 78332. Proposals shall be received by the County no later than 10:00 A.M. on November 13, 2018.

Attachment: 2019 Jim Wells County Insurance Bid Packet.pdf

Closed on October 29, 2018

Jim Wells County will receive sealed bids for the Precinct #4 Chip Seal Project, until 1:00 p.m. on October 29 , 2018, at the Jim Wells County Judges Office located at 200 th N. Almond Street, Suite 101, Alice, Texas,78332, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows:

1. 2 Course Chip Seal 38,075 S. Y.
2. 18" RCP Pipe Culvert 240 L.F.

Bid/Contract Documents, including drawings and technical Specifications are on file at the office of the project engineer, R. E. Garcia and Associates, 116 N. 12th, Edinburg, Texas 78541. Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 for each set. You can reach R. E. Garcia & Associates at (956) 381-1061.

A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to Jim Wells County or negotiable U. S. Government Bond (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate as issued by the United States Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the Grant Recipient’s Section 3 policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00.

Jim Wells County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Jim Wells County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation of bidders qualifications prior to the contract award.

Jim Wells County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Small, Minority and Female owned firms are encouraged to submit bid proposals.


Attachment: Precinct 4 Chip Seal Project.pdf

Closed on August 23, 2018

The Jim Wells County is seeking to enter into an engineering services contract with a state-registered engineer for the Precinct #4 Chip Seal/Paving Improvement Project. The engineering contract will encompass all project related engineering services to include design plans and specifications, preparation of bid packet, construction administration and inspections. Please submit five (5) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to ATTN: Isabel Trevino, Jim Wells County Judge’s Executive Administrative Assistant, 200 N. Almond St., Suite 101, Alice Texas 78332. Proposals shall be received by the County no later than 5:00 P.M. on August 23, 2018 to be considered.

Attachment: Not Available

Closed on August 10, 2018

The County of Jim Wells Precinct 2 is requesting sealed bids on seal coat projects in the Precinct 2 Area. The successful bidder will be responsible for equipment and logistics of oil and asphalt to be used on the projects. Precinct 2 will be responsible for all surface prep work prior to commencement of the project. The total square yards for all jobs will be 65,000 square yards apportioned as follows:

Single Course:
Approximate Quantity 55,000 sq. yds. - Ac-10 .28 gal/sy - GR-4 1 cy/100sy

Double Course:
Approximate Quantity 10,000 sq. yds. -Ac-10 .30 gal/sy - GR-3 1 cy/90sy (1^st course)
-Ac-15P .28 gal/sy - GR-4 1 cy/100st (2^nd course)

All bids are subject to the Terms, Conditions & Provisions, of this solicitation. Bid packages are due before 4:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018. Bids received after the due date and time will not be accepted. All bids will be formally opened and read publicly at the regular meeting of the Jim Wells County Commissioner's Court on August 13, 2018. Jim Wells County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive defects and formalities in such bid. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Commissioner Precinct 2 at 361-668-5704, option 5.

Attachment: RFP No. 2018-005 - Request for Bids Application

Closed on July 9, 2018

Notice is hereby given that Jim Wells County is currently accepting sealed bids for remodeling and reconfiguration of the County Courtroom. All Bids are subject to the Terms, Conditions, & Provisions, of this solicitation. Bid packages are due before 4:00 p.m. (Central time), on July 6, 2018. Bids received after the due date and time will not be accepted. All Bids will be formally opened and read publicly at the regular meeting of the Jim Wells County Commissioners’ Court on July 9, 2018. Copies of the Bid specifications are available at the Office of the Jim Wells County Judge. Jim Wells County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive defects and formalities in such bid.

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Closed on May 7, 2018

Jim Wells County plans to apply for the upcoming Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant from the Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program of the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM). Accordingly, the County is seeking to contract with a qualified engineering firm to conduct an engineering study if applicable, determine scope of work and prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the County in its pre-award and post-award engineering services of its proposed HMA project, to support Courthouse Generator. Please submit 5 copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to ATTN: Isabel Trevino, Executive Administrative Assistant, 200 N. Almond St., Suite 101, Alice, Texas 78332. Proposals shall be received by the County no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 7, 2018 to be considered. The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encourage to submit proposals. Jim Wells County is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any questions please contact the Jim Wells County Judge Office at 361-668-5706 Option 1.


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Closed on March 2, 2018

Notice is hereby given at the Jim Wells County invites interested law firms to present their qualifications to be special counsel to Jim Wells County, and if selected, to investigate, and if appropriate, to initiate litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids that have wrongfully caused opioid addiction in Jim Wells County. Proposals responsive to this are due by or before 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) on March 2, 2018. RFQ proposals received after the due date and time will not be accepted. If you have any questions please contact the Jim Wells County Judge Office at 361-668-5706.


Attachment: RFQ NO. 2018-001 Special Counsel for Jim Wells County Opioid Litigation

Closed on March 1, 2018

Jim Wells County plans to apply for the upcoming Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant from the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) and/or Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). These services are being solicited to assist the County in its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (FMA) contract, if awarded, to support the acquisition of a Courthouse Generator. Accordingly the County is seeking to contract with a qualified management service provider to assist the County in pre-award and post-award management of its proposed HMA project(s). Please submit 3 copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to Isabel Trevino, Executive Administrative Assistant, 200 N. Almond St., Suite 101, Alice, Texas 78332. Proposals shall be received by the County no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 1, 2018 to be considered. The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encourage to submit proposals. Jim Wells County is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any questions please contact the Jim Wells County Judge Office at 361-668-5706 Option 1. 

Attachment: RFQ NO. 2018-002 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Management Services 02-14-2018

The County of Jim Wells/City of Alice will solicit, and receive, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified Consultants and/or Engineering Firms interested in providing Professional Engineering Services for the Preliminary Design, Design, Permitting, Bidding & Negotiation, and Construction Phases, including an opinion of probable construction costs until Friday, August 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m., for the San Diego Creek Levee Recertification Project.

Addendum:

The City of Alice has closed their offices from August 24, 2017 at 12:00 pm till Tropical Storm Harvey makes landfall, which is expected no later than August 26, 2017. This notification is to make Consultants responding to the RFQ the deadline of August 25, 2017 at 4:00pm. The RFQ deadline has been extended to September 1, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

Attachment: RFQ NO. 2017-2018-005 San Diego Creek Levee Recertification, Addendum No. 1 - San Diego Levee Recertification

Pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 2269 and in accordance with Government Code Section 2254.004 “Professional Services Procurement Act”, Jim Wells County is seeking Statements of Qualifications from firms experienced in the design, implementation and installation of energy and water conservation measures in the State of Texas. The selected respondent shall provide evaluation and implementation of an energy conservation services program that includes all services listed in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Responses to this RFQ shall describe the firm’s capability to identify the need for, design, install, maintain, monitor, and arrange the financing of a comprehensive energy-conservation program. Jim Wells County intends to select a firm and award contract(s) to perform cost-effective energy conservation retrofits or reject all proposals. 

Attachment: RFQ NO. 2017-010 Notice for Professional Services

Closed on April 3rd, 2017

The City of Alice, Texas and the County of Jim Wells, Texas are seeking to enter into a contract with a competent planning Firm/Individual to assist with project implementation for a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Action Plan (Plan) Grant Contract from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management; the Contract is for developing a FEMA-approved Mitigation Action Plan.

Attachment: RFP for Hazard Mitigation Action Plan 2017-02-21.pdf