Hartrick Bluff Reconstruction (From FM 93 to Waters Dairy Rd) FM 93 IMP & Traffic Signalization

The City of Temple, Texas is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Hartrick Bluff Reconstruction project (FM 93 IMP & Traffic Signalization), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project serving Bell County. This sealed-bid procurement seeks a general contractor to construct approximately 6,200 linear feet of 40-foot-wide, two-lane roadway with a center turn lane, sidewalks, and a precast bridge structure, along with 7,660 linear feet of waterline in 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch sizes extending from F.M. 93 to Waters Dairy Road. The scope of work also includes roadway signalization, lane widening, designated turn lanes at F.M. 93, and associated drainage and utility infrastructure organized across three bid parts: Part A (Roadway and Drainage), Part B (Utilities), and Part C (F.M. 93 Improvements & Traffic Signalization). The selected contractor must complete all work within 730 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $630 per calendar day assessed for failure to meet the deadline. Key dates include bid document availability beginning May 10, 2026; a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference on May 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST; a written questions deadline of June 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST directed to engineer Jonathan Cannon, PE at Walker Partners, LLC; sealed bid submission deadline of June 16, 2026 by 2:30 p.m. CST via the Euna Procurement portal or hard copy to the City of Temple Purchasing Department; and expected contract award in July 2026. Bidders must submit a Bidder Information Form, Bid Bond (not less than 5 percent of total bid amount), Bond Requirement Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and detailed unit pricing for all line items across the three project parts, with mobilization, bonds, and insurance not to exceed 5 percent of each part's base bid.

No specific set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are identified in the procurement documents; however, prevailing wage requirements apply to all workers in accordance with Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code, with rates ranging from $7.25 to $34.15 per hour depending on classification, and contractors must obtain workers' compensation insurance with certificates of coverage provided prior to work commencement. A Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) is required before contract execution due to the contract value exceeding $1 million, and the City of Temple is authorized to conduct credit checks and financial responsibility investigations on potential bidders prior to award. The engineer's estimate of probable cost for the entire project is $13,563,786.07, with the contract structured to allow for separate or combined bids across the three parts. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required upon contract award within 30 days of selection. The City qualifies for state and local sales tax exemption on materials and supplies used in the project. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor information is provided in the procurement documents, indicating this represents a new procurement initiative.