26IFB47 Ronald Reagan Blvd Widening - Segment D

Williamson County, Texas, is issuing Invitation for Bid 26IFB47 for construction services on Ronald Reagan Boulevard Widening - Segment D, posted May 1, 2026, with sealed bids due May 28, 2026. The procurement encompasses construction of new lanes and intersection improvements across two segments (D1 and D2) along Ronald Reagan Boulevard, including earthwork, grading, drainage structures, bridges, retaining walls, paving, illumination, signals, signing, striping, environmental work, and traffic control. The project scope encompasses construction of a new 2-lane asphalt roadway with 12-foot lanes, shoulders, turn lanes, intersection improvements, a new overpass at RM 2338, bridge construction (including the Jennings Branch bridge estimated at 100 feet and the Berry Creek bridge estimated at 1,150 feet), mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls, and coordination with the City of Georgetown for water and wastewater utility adjustments. Qualified contractors must demonstrate satisfactory performance records, financial capacity to meet project requirements, ability to meet the 942-day substantial completion and 972-day final completion schedule, proper Texas registration and licensing, and lack of debarment or suspension from federal contracts. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with 382 line items containing varying quantities and unit measures, requiring contractors to provide unit costs for labor and materials, with a total base bid amount of $2,601,100.00 plus approximately $2,299,300.00 in non-bid items with force account provisions. Evaluation criteria include bidder qualifications, experience with comparable transportation infrastructure projects (demonstrated through three required project references), compliance with prevailing wage rates (effective January 2, 2026), bonding capacity, and non-collusion certification. Mandatory submissions include one original and two copies plus one USB copy of the bid response; a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total maximum bid price; performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price; a maintenance bond at 20 percent of contract amount for two years following project acceptance; Contractor Information Questionnaire; Debarment and Licensing Certification; Anti-Boycott Statement; Child Support Business Ownership Form; Bid Affidavit; Bidder References form; and Addendum Acknowledgement. An optional pre-solicitation conference was scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., but was cancelled as of May 7, 2026, with no rescheduling date established; interested parties are directed to monitor the Euna site for additional information.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or minority-owned businesses are specified in the procurement documents. Contractors must certify compliance with Texas Government Code anti-boycott provisions regarding non-boycott of Israel, non-boycott of energy companies, and non-discrimination against firearm entities and trade associations, with exemptions available based on business structure or contract value below $100,000. All contractors must comply with workers' compensation insurance requirements, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, and specialized construction techniques for retaining walls, bridges, and drainage infrastructure per TxDOT Standard Specifications (September 1, 2024) as supplemented by Williamson County special provisions and local utility agency requirements. The estimated project cost is $61,000,000.00, with liquidated damages assessed at $5,093.00 per day for delays beyond the specified completion dates. The project is funded through the Williamson County 2023 Road Bond Program. Outstanding right-of-way acquisitions and utility adjustments with estimated clearance dates through mid-2028 have been identified, with provisions for time extensions if delays occur beyond projected timelines; contractors should anticipate potential scheduling adjustments related to these dependencies. Construction observation and materials testing services by the geotechnical engineer are required throughout the project to address subsurface variations and ensure compliance with pavement and foundation design specifications detailed in the comprehensive geotechnical and pavement design reports provided.