26IFB9 Asphalt Emulsions and Frictional Asphaltic Surface Preservation Treatment

Williamson County, Texas is seeking sealed bids for a procurement opportunity involving asphalt emulsions and frictional asphaltic surface preservation treatment products and services. The solicitation, identified as 26IFB9, is designed to acquire specialized materials and services for road maintenance and surface treatment. Potential respondents must submit their proposals through the Williamson County Bonfire Portal by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud at the Purchasing Office located at 100 Wilco Way, Suite P101 in Georgetown, Texas. Respondents are required to submit pricing using either lump sum or unit pricing methods as specified in the solicitation documents. The county will evaluate responses based on best value considerations, with the Commissioners Court reserving the right to accept or reject any submissions. Bidders proposing contracts exceeding $100,000 may be required to submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the total contract price.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation suggests potential financial requirements for larger contracts. Contractors submitting bids for goods and services exceeding $50,000 might be required to post a performance bond up to the full contract amount from an approved surety company. The procurement will be managed by Fernando Ramirez, Purchasing Specialist I, under the direction of Joy Simonton, Purchasing Agent, who can be contacted at 512-943-1555 for additional information. Payment for awarded contracts will be processed via check or electronic funds transfer, with the specific method determined by the respondent's preference as filed with the Williamson County Auditor's Office. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the requirement for bid and performance bonds suggests substantial potential contract values for road maintenance and surface treatment services. Interested vendors can access all solicitation documents through the Williamson County Bonfire Portal or the county's purchasing website without registration fees.