Big Lake 2026 Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2: Paving Improvements

The City of Big Lake is requesting bids on infrastructure improvements involving the rehabilitation of S. Mississippi Street, including pavement removal, base installation, concrete approaches, valley gutters, and asphalt paving, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Big Lake City Hall.

The scope comprises 10 line items: 4,250 square yards of pavement demolition, 4,250 square yards of flexible base material installation, 350 tons of hot mix asphalt pavement, 2,255 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 790 square yards of concrete valley gutters and aprons, plus erosion control, traffic control, and utility adjustments. Bidders submit unit prices for each work item; final contract price adjusts based on actual quantities determined by the engineer.

The anticipated total bid price is approximately $300,000. Substantial completion is required within 60 calendar days of contract commencement, with final completion within 90 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion.

Bid security of 10 percent of the bidder's maximum bid price in the form of a bid bond is required. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value, with retainage released after 50 percent completion if work progress is satisfactory. Upon substantial completion, payment increases to 100 percent less deductions for remaining punch list items. The City of Big Lake is exempt from Texas state sales and use taxes; sales taxes must not be included in the bid.

Bidders must provide evidence of authorization to do business in Texas, applicable contractor licensing, worker's compensation insurance compliance certification, a non-collusion affidavit, and completion of the Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 prior to award. No pre-bid conference was held.