Elk Drive Sidewalk Improvements

The City of Burleson, Texas is soliciting competitive bids for ITB 2026-013, the Elk Drive Sidewalk Improvements project, a municipal infrastructure construction initiative. The project scope includes approximately 220 square yards of 6-inch concrete pavement for Elk Drive and connecting driveways, 668 square yards of 5-foot-wide, 6-inch-thick concrete sidewalk with detectable warning surfaces, removal of existing concrete sidewalk and driveway materials, tree removal, sign relocation, concrete curb and gutter installation, four 5-foot flumes with steel plates, two 2-foot flumes with steel plates, Flexamat installation, line striping (334 linear feet of 4-inch solid white striping), and crosswalk marking replacement. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience through submission of three project references for work of similar size and scope, with emphasis on municipal projects completed in Texas. Evaluation criteria include best value considerations encompassing price, bidder reputation, quality, meeting municipal needs, past relationships, compliance with HUB requirements, and total long-term cost. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Bids are due by February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST with virtual bid opening at 3:00 PM CST the same day. The project has an expected duration of 60 calendar days from the date of written notice to commence work, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays on contracts between $100,000 and $1,000,000.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond have been identified in this solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Prevailing wage rates as determined by the City of Burleson apply to the project, with applicable federal wage determinations included for building, heavy, and highway construction classifications. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid security bond and will be required to provide Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds at 100 percent of the contract price, with the Maintenance Bond covering two years from acceptance. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial auto liability at $500,000 combined single limit, and umbrella liability at $2,000,000 per occurrence. Contractors must execute the formal contract and required bonds within 15 days after the Notice of Award. While specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documents, the project scope and bonding requirements at 100 percent of contract price indicate a substantial municipal infrastructure contract suitable for experienced commercial construction firms.