The City of Terrell is soliciting bids to construct a series of park improvements at Kings Creek Park under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Grant Program. The work includes an 8‑ft concrete loop trail with culvert crossings and benches, solar lighting along the trail and a basketball court, a picnic grove with concrete paving and tables, a concrete basketball court with tile surfacing, native shade and ornamental tree planting, an underground irrigation system for the grove, minor fill and grading, and removal/replacement of a short roadway segment for future restroom utilities. Bidders must attend a pre‑bid meeting on Sep 3, 2026, submit questions by Aug 27, 2026, and deliver sealed bids by Sep 10, 2026. A 5 % bid bond (or certified check) is required for contracts over $100 k. The City will award the contract based on best value, considering price, experience, quality, minority‑business participation, safety, personnel, financial capacity, and past performance.
• Location: Kings Creek Park, Terrell, TX 75160
• Scope: trail, lighting, picnic area, basketball court, tree planting, irrigation, earthwork, roadway work
• Estimated contract size: likely $1‑3 million (based on similar municipal park projects)
• Pre‑bid meeting: Sep 3, 2026, 2 PM, City Hall
• Bid deadline: Sep 10, 2026, 2 PM
• Required bond: 5 % of bid (or certified check) for contracts > $100 k
• Award criteria: best value per Gov’t Code 2269.055
• Federal grant involvement (NPS award 48‑01273) may affect reporting requirements.