Hot Mix/Cold Lay Asphalt

The City of Taylor is requesting sealed bids for Hot Mix/Cold Lay Asphalt—LRA Type 1GR D Plus and HMCL Type D—with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% local-vendor preference applies under Texas Local Government Code for contracts under $500,000, allowing local bidders within 5% of the lowest non-local bid to be considered if they provide the best combination of price and economic development opportunities.

The scope comprises two asphalt types at estimated annual quantities of 10,000 tons each on an as-needed basis. Pricing shall be submitted per ton for each type. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder or split awards among multiple vendors offering best value.

The contract term is 12 months beginning upon City Council acceptance, with optional annual renewals for up to four additional years, contingent on City Council budgetary allocation and justification of any price increases through CPI index or vendor cost increases. All bids must be hand-delivered or mailed to City Hall, Attention Purchasing Agent, 400 Porter Street, Taylor, Texas 76574.

Bidders must monitor https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas for all documents, specifications, and addendums. Written questions are due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. All bidders must comply with federal, state, and local laws including immigration and workers' compensation requirements, certify non-boycott of Israel and energy companies, comply with Title VI civil rights provisions, and execute Form 1295 and conflict-of-interest questionnaires prior to award. The City is exempt from state and local sales taxes and federal excise taxes. The City retains the right to cancel the contract without penalty upon 30 days' written notice or immediately for non-compliance.