ESBD_530674_1782921753759_RFB 2026-023 Pre Bid Meeting Attendance.pdf

This is a Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance roster for the City of Waco, Texas in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for RFB 2026-023, the Speegleville Bridge Over Middle Bosque Replacement project. The project encompasses reconstruction of approximately 2,200 linear feet of Speegleville Road from Maple Shade Road to north of Oak Road, construction of two separate 670-foot bridges over the Middle Bosque River, installation of approximately 1,500 linear feet of storm drain pipes and culverts, and pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of a four-lane roadway with a striped median. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, with 20 attendees representing various construction firms, engineering companies, and government agencies. Bids are due on July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract duration is 700 calendar days for substantial completion and 730 calendar days for final completion, with award anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The engineering estimate for this project is $17.3 million, funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 30% of the contract work. A 5% bid bond is required and will be returned to all but the three lowest bidders within three days of bid opening. Prevailing wage rates apply under the Davis-Bacon Act for wage rate zone TX291 (McLennan County). Insurance requirements include workers' compensation (statutory), commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and umbrella liability of $10,000,000 each occurrence and aggregate. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,000 per calendar day of delay. TxDOT pre-qualification is not required. Submissions must be made through the City's Bonfire e-procurement portal or delivered in person to Purchasing Services at 1415 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707, with questions due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.