Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements, FM 3438

The Texas Department of Transportation Abilene District is soliciting bids for construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements on FM 3438 in Taylor County, with a proposal due date of July 2, 2026. The project involves constructing a 10-foot wide shared use path for 0.30 miles and related work from Military Drive to US 277. A notarized Buy America Certification Form is required for all items classified as construction materials.

The scope encompasses removal of concrete, excavation, embankment work, seeding and vegetative watering for erosion control, mobilization, barricades and traffic handling, temporary sediment control measures, concrete driveways and sidewalks, curb ramps, roadside sign assemblies, and retroreflectorized pavement markings — totaling approximately 3,600 square yards of sidewalk work and 188 square yards of driveway work across 28 bid line items. The project must be completed within 54 working days. All work is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, nondiscrimination provisions, and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. The project is funded through federal-aid highway construction with no DBE participation goal established.

A proposal guaranty of $6,000 is required in the form of a cashier's check, teller's check, or bid bond. Bidders must submit unit prices for each line item and acknowledge receipt of all addenda; failure to acknowledge addenda will result in the bid not being read. Contractors must submit audited financial statements and experience questionnaires at least 10 days prior to the letting date. Monthly progress payments will be made with cut-off dates on the 25th of each month; Material on Hand submissions are due two business days before the estimate cut-off. Questions may be directed to Bryce M. Turentine, P.E. (325-690-9821) or Cal W. Hays, P.E. (325-676-6858) at the Abilene Area Office.