Polyethylene Corrugated Culverts

By order of the Commissioners Court of Panola County, Texas, sealed bids will be received for: POLYETHYLENE CORRUGATED CULVERTS TO PROVIDE for an annual contract commencing January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.

Panola County is currently accepting bids on the following: polyethylene corrugated culverts. Bids should be based on the appropriate unit as requested and should include delivery to the Panola County Warehouse in Carthage, Texas.

It is the intent of these specifications to describe new, high-density polyethylene corrugated culverts with an integrally formed smooth interior delivered in 20' joints. The nominal size for the culvert and fittings is based on the nominal inside diameter of the culvert.

Joints will be made with split couplings, requiring bands, corrugated to engage the culvert corrugations, and will engage a minimum of four (4) corrugations, two (2) on each side of the culvert joint.

The estimated quantity of culverts to be purchased by Panola County during the term of this contract is **3000** linear feet. However, Panola County is not obligated to purchase this or any other quantity of material.

Delivery is to be to the Panola County Warehouse. No Friday deliveries will be permitted without prior consent.

Bid items

| Nominal Diameter | Culvert $/FT. | Coupling $/EA. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12" | | |
| 15" | | |
| 18" | | |
| 24" | | |
| 30" | | |
| 36" | | |
| 42" | | |
| 48" | | |
| 60" | | |
| 72" | | |

Sealed bids shall be submitted to the County Judge, Panola County Courthouse, Room 216, Carthage, Texas 75633, not later than **9:00 A.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026**. Mark envelope "POLYETHYLENE CORRUGATED CULVERTS".

Bids must be submitted on the enclosed bid sheets and must be in ink or typewritten. Bids shall be placed in separate sealed envelopes, with **each page manually signed by a person having the authority to bind the firm in a contract**. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered and shall be considered void and unacceptable.

Opening is scheduled to be held in Commissioners Courtroom, Panola County Courthouse, Carthage, Texas.

The term of this contract is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. A bid may not be withdrawn or canceled by the bidder without the permission of the county for a period of ninety (90) days following the date designated for the receipt of bids.

Panola County reserves the right to award bids on the lump sum or unit price basis, whichever is in the best interest of the county.

All contracts executed by Commissioners Court require completion of *Form 1295* "Certificate of Interested Parties". Each bidder must execute and attach a *Non-Collusion Affidavit*.