Artavia® Central Village Mass Grading

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform full‑scale mass grading (earth‑moving, excavation, embankment, hauling, grading, erosion control, and site restoration) for the Artavia® Central Village residential development. The work will be performed in Montgomery County, Texas, under the direction of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 158 and managed by LJA Engineering, Inc. Seven firms submitted bids, with base‑bid totals ranging from roughly $1.43 M to $4.11 M and schedule estimates of 60–160 days. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder after the public bid opening on September 9, 2026. Bidders were required to submit a 5 % bid bond and could attend a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference on August 13, 2026. • Scope includes excavation of ~147 k CY, embankment construction, off‑road and on‑road hauling of material, drainage swale grading, concrete rip‑rap, dust control, temporary utilities, and final site restoration. • Seven bidders competed; the lowest base bid was $1.43 M (Kean Construction) with a 75‑day schedule; the highest was $4.11 M (DL Glover Clearing). • Mandatory bid security of 5 % of the submitted bid, with both cashier’s check and bid bond required; pre‑bid conference optional; bid submission deadline August 19, 2026.