Asphalt Paving Services

The City of Athens is requesting sealed bids for street asphalt paving services on an as-needed basis for existing streets in Athens, Texas, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for one additional year at a negotiated price not to exceed 5% of the contractor's original bid price. A local-vendor preference applies to vendors within 50 miles of Athens with at least five years of similar experience.

The scope encompasses reworking approximately 10,791 square yards of base material to ensure proper compaction and drainage, and hauling and laying approximately 1,300 tons of HMAC Type D asphalt at approximately 2 inches in thickness. Additional work includes fine-grading around manholes and water valves to ensure smooth transitions and providing all traffic control. The City furnishes all base materials and asphalt and will prepare streets including manhole and water valve risers. Pricing must include all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to complete the work; bidders enter unit costs for asphalt paving (per ton) and base rework (per square yard).

The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Maintenance Bond in the amount of the contract, plus provide a one-year maintenance warranty from the date of completion. Commercial General Liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate and Workers Compensation as required by Texas law are mandatory, with the City named as an additional insured.

Five references demonstrating similar scope of work completion are required; bids with inaccurate, obsolete, or negative reference responses may be rejected. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to a single vendor or split awards among multiple vendors, and make selections based on experience, references, best price, and specification compliance. Sealed bids must be received at the City of Athens Finance Department, 508 E. Tyler Street, Athens, Texas 75751. Bidders must submit two completed bid packets (one original and one copy) plus one electronic copy on a USB drive and acknowledge receipt of any addenda. No bids may be withdrawn within 90 days from the opening date.