NOTICE FOR BIDS   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF ABILENE WILL RECEIVE SEALED, WRITTEN BIDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR, 555 WALNUT STREET, ROOM 201-A, CITY HALL, ABILENE, TEXAS 79601 UNTIL 11:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2026 FOR:   1. KIRBY LAKE ARBORETUM – BID #CB-2631   BIDS WILL BE OPENED AND READ ALOUD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLOSING DEADLINE IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS.   A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 25, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT THE SITE, KIRBY LAKE PARK PAVILION BY PLAYGROUND, 5650 MAPLE ST., ABILENE, TEXAS 79602.   BID DOCUMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED VIA THE CITY OF ABILENE WEBSITE AT WWW.ABILENETX.GOV OR BY CONTACTING PURCHASING@ABILENETX.GOV OR (325) 676-6226. ALL BIDS MUST SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS.   THE CITY OF ABILENE WILL UTILIZE THE “BEST VALUE” COMPETITIVE BIDDING METHOD IN DETERMINING THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT. THE CITY OF ABILENE WILL AWARD THE CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WHO PROVIDES THE “BEST VALUE” TO THE CITY OF ABILENE. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.   MELISSA GORMAN PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR