How to bid on fill dirt removal for Hidalgo County Drainage District 1

What the agency is buying

Hidalgo County Drainage District 1 is seeking excavation of 60,698 cubic yards of dirt at Lateral G in Willacy County. The solicitation title describes the work as the sale and removal of fill dirt for the Willacy County Joint Flood Control TWDB FIF project, No. 40069.

This is a construction-category opportunity for firms that can take on dirt excavation and removal work.

Key date and deadline

The opportunity was published October 17, 2026. Responses are due November 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET.

Submit your response through OpenGov Procurement before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit contractors experienced in excavation and dirt removal. Review the plans and solicitation documents to determine whether the project fits your equipment, capacity, and experience.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. The first visit may show a brief security check; let it finish for the project page to load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices come through OpenGov.

Prepare a careful response

Read the plans and solicitation documents closely, and check OpenGov for answers to vendor questions and any addenda. Make sure your response accounts for the stated excavation quantity and the work at Lateral G.

Confirm that your response is complete and submitted in the portal before the deadline. Allow time to resolve account or upload issues rather than waiting until the last minute.