Jefferson TPWD Recreational Trail Rehabilitation - Phase 2

The City of Jefferson, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the TPWD Jefferson Trails Phase 2 project, a recreational trail rehabilitation involving repairs to existing boardwalk and decomposed granite trail, culvert cleaning, and debris removal, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 305 E. Austin Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of damaged boardwalk deck boards, fascia stringers, and handrail posts; installation of removable steel pipe bollards; culvert cleaning and replacement; debris removal; and trail edge protection using creosoted cross ties. The bid package includes 21 base bid line items plus one alternate for blue granite material installation, with quantities specified for individual components (11 deck boards, 144 fascia stringers, 2 handrail posts), larger sections (5 boardwalk 8'x10' replacements, 6 bollards, 60 creosoted cross ties), and miscellaneous materials measured in cubic yards and linear feet. Bidders must hold a contractor's license, provide evidence of authority to do business in Texas, and submit detailed qualification statements including financial data, experience, equipment availability, and project references.

The contract completion period is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed for both substantial and final completion, with liquidated damages of $300 per day assessed for delays. Bid pricing is lump sum and unit price basis. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid price is required. Performance bond, payment bond, and maintenance bond are required upon award. Successful bidders must execute the agreement and provide required bonds and insurance within 15 days of Notice of Award. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work with 5 percent retainage until 50 percent completion is achieved. Contract documents are available from Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., 320 S. Broadway Avenue, Suite 200, Tyler, Texas 75702, for $100 per set (non-refundable), and online at www.civcastusa.com. Public bid opening follows immediately upon the 2:30 p.m. submission deadline.