ITB 2026-003 Old Town Lighting Improvements (Bransom & Bufford)

The City of Burleson, Texas is soliciting bids for ITB 2026-003, an Old Town Lighting Improvements project located in Johnson County, Texas. The procurement involves furnishing and installing 10 ornamental street lights with a comprehensive electrical infrastructure, including approximately 1,000 linear feet of 1-inch electrical conduit and conductors to be installed through bore and open cut methods. Key deliverables include 20 ornamental lighting banner arms, pole bases, electrical permitting, boundary survey work, site preparation, and associated site improvements such as decomposed granite installation, pavement repairs, and potential irrigation restoration. The project has a defined duration of 90 calendar days, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST at 135 W. Ellison Street in Burleson. Bid submissions are due electronically through the Bonfire e-procurement system by December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with a virtual bid opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Contractors must comply with NCTCOG Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and TxDOT specifications, obtain necessary electrical trade permits, and provide performance and payment bonds.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project requires comprehensive contractor qualifications, including workers' compensation insurance and adherence to prevailing wage rates established by the City of Burleson. The bid security requirement is 5 percent of the largest possible bid total, and payment retention will be 10 percent for contracts under $400,000 and 5 percent for contracts exceeding $400,000 until final project completion and acceptance. A maintenance bond covering a two-year period from the date of acceptance is mandatory. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day for contracts between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial project investment. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide competitive unit pricing across multiple line items, and demonstrate capability to complete the project within the 90-calendar-day timeframe while maintaining high-quality workmanship and compliance with local and state construction standards.