Lakesong Grand Entry Public Landscape

This public‑bid opportunity calls for the design, construction, and installation of the Grand Entry landscape for the Lakesong Municipal Management District in Ellis County, Texas. The work includes extensive planting, irrigation system installation, hard‑scape elements such as edging, boulders, mulching, and sod, as well as associated permitting and bonding requirements. Two firms submitted bids (≈ $775 k and $850 k), and the contract award is still pending. The project schedule proposes a start in mid‑October 2026 with substantial completion in roughly three months. • Scope covers planting of dozens of shrub, tree, and grass species, installation of irrigation components, and site‑preparation (mulch, edging, boulders, sod). • Estimated contract value ≈ $750‑$900 k; bid security of at least 2 % of the total bid required. • Submission deadline is 2 p.m. on September 29, 2026; bids must be delivered to LJA, Inc. in Dallas, TX, and can be submitted electronically via the LJA portal.