2027 Thoroughfare Street Program

The City of Victoria, Texas is requesting sealed proposals for the 2027 Thoroughfare Street Program, a competitive sealed proposal (CSP) solicitation for asphalt pavement milling, single-course seal coat, and hot-mix overlay on various streets within the city, with proposals due October 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST. Electronic submission through Bid Net Direct is the only acceptable submission method.

The scope includes milling existing HMAC pavement, applying bonding course with tack coat, machine-laid Type D HMAC overlay, point repairs, curb and gutter replacement, utility adjustments (water valves and sanitary/storm sewer manholes), and pavement markings with reflective markers. The estimated project cost is $3.793 million with a construction timeline of 270 calendar days from notice to proceed. Prevailing wage rates per Texas wage determination TX20260006 apply, ranging from $8.81 to $21.29 per hour depending on classification.

Evaluation uses a best-value selection process weighted as cost of work (50%), proposed schedule/contract time (15%), past performance on similar projects (15%), available resources (5%), overall qualifications and reputation (5%), corporate history and stability (5%), and references (5%). A bid bond equivalent to 5% of the proposal cost is required at submission. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract amount are required if the contract exceeds applicable thresholds. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), business auto liability ($1 million per accident), workers' compensation at statutory limits, and excess liability ($5 million).

Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the 270-day completion period. All proposals must include certification of non-boycott of Israel, conflict of interest disclosures per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, and completion of Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. CST at the Engineering Conference Room. Questions are due by noon CST on October 21, 2026.