Northgate Drive at US 77 Intersection Improvements

The City of Waxahachie, Texas, located in Ellis County, is seeking bids for the Northgate Drive at US 77 Intersection Improvements project, a transportation infrastructure procurement focused on traffic and pedestrian signal enhancements. The project involves approximately 276 square yards of concrete paving improvements at the intersection of Northgate Drive and US 77, with comprehensive specifications detailing 50 distinct line items covering site preparation, erosion control, pavement removal and installation, subgrade stabilization, curb and sidewalk construction, signage, electrical conduit and cabling, and traffic signal equipment. Sealed bids are due on January 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening immediately following at the Charles Beatty Municipal Services Building. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with a deadline for submitting questions set for January 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount and must demonstrate financial responsibility, relevant experience, and possession of necessary equipment within five working days after bid opening.

Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including non-boycott provisions, conflict of interest disclosures, and verification requirements. The contract duration is 90 days from the written notice to commence work, with the city attempting to award the contract within 90 days of bid opening. Successful contractors will be required to furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds totaling 100% and 25% of the contract price, with the maintenance bond remaining in force for two years after final acceptance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project is subject to prevailing wage rates. All bid documents and official notifications will be exclusively available through the city's online procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/waxahachie-tx. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project, involving multiple infrastructure improvements and specialized signaling work, suggests a substantial investment in transportation infrastructure enhancement for the Northgate Drive and US 77 intersection.