INVITATION FOR BIDS San Patricio County Notice is hereby given that the County of San Patricio, Texas, is soliciting sealed bids for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the removal of existing reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) culverts and replacement with precast box culverts. Bids must be received by the County no later than 2:00 PM (Central Time) on May 28, 2026, to be considered. Any bid received after the stated deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened. San Patricio County will accept bids in both electronic and hard copy formats. Vendors may submit electronic bids through the County's official website at www.sanpatriciocountytx.gov by navigating to Departments > Purchasing > Bid Opportunities. Vendors are encouraged to register for notifications and review open solicitations. The complete IFB document and project plans are available for download through this platform. For hard copy submissions, bids must be sealed and clearly labeled “IFB2026-001 CR1136 Culvert Replacement” and delivered to: San Patricio County County Purchasing Coordinator 1301 E. Sinton Street, Suite C Sinton, Texas 78387Questions or requests for clarification regarding this IFB must be submitted to Chesca Jennings via email at cjennings@sanpatriciocountytx.govor through the County's online bidding platform no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the bid closing date. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process. The County also reserves the right to negotiate with any or all respondents, as permitted by law. San Patricio County issues payments by check only; ACH or other electronic payment methods are not accepted. The type of bond required is a bid bond, when applicable. Section 3 residents and business concerns, Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and firms located in surplus areas are encouraged to submit bids. San Patricio Countyis an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Translation services are available upon request. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por petición.