Nature Heights Drive Bridge at Whitman Branch

The City of Marble Falls, Texas is requesting bids for general contracting services on the Nature Heights Drive Bridge at Whitman Branch Creek (CIPTR-20210615), with bids due July 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. local time via the CivCast website and public opening at Marble Falls City Hall.

The scope encompasses demolition of an existing low water crossing bridge and construction of a new box culvert bridge consisting of 10 12-by-12-foot box sections, including two travel lanes, sidewalk, and embankments within the existing right-of-way. The 67-line-item scope includes site preparation, utility relocation (water main and sanitary sewer), concrete structures, asphalt paving, drainage systems, erosion control, and traffic management. The project must meet all applicable federal, state, and local accessibility standards. The project is subject to U.S. Iron and Steel requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2252, Subchapter G.

The projected construction duration is 245 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are specified on a sliding scale ranging from $500 to $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion within 245 calendar days. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the maximum total bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria including price, experience, reputation, service quality, safety record, proposed personnel, and financial capability. Bids must comply with federal contract provisions including FEMA requirements, prevailing wage decisions, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, and statutory certifications related to boycotting energy companies, discrimination against firearm entities, and critical infrastructure ownership restrictions.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., offered both virtually and in-person at Marble Falls City Hall (800 3rd Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654). Bid documents and specifications are available for free download at www.civcastusa.com, with printed copies available at TRC Engineers' office.