East Bankheady Highway Widening Part I - From Vernon Rd. to FM 1187

Parker County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the East Bankhead Highway Widening project, a reconstruction of an existing 2–3 lane rural asphalt road into a 3–4 lane urban concrete roadway extending 0.85 miles from Vernon Road to FM 1187, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

The scope encompasses traffic control, erosion control, earthwork, roadway pavement, sidewalks, drainage, retaining walls, two traffic signal installations (one new at Champions Drive, one modification at FM 1187), pavement markings, and signage. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 456 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion eligible for payment 30 days thereafter. Prevailing wage rates apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. The contractor must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds in compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2253.

Bid security of 5 percent of the proposed contract price is required, submitted as a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check. Bids must remain subject to acceptance for 180 calendar days following bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible offeror. The bid form requires detailed pricing across over 300 line items in eight categories: mobilization, site preparation, paving improvements, signage and markings, drainage, erosion control, utility improvements, and traffic signal installations. Additive alternate bids with additional contract time are permitted.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Sealed bids must be submitted as hard copy to the Parker County Purchasing Agent at 1112 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086, or electronically through the project procurement website. Prospective bidders must register as plan holders and acknowledge receipt of all addenda.