Old Anson Rd Walkability

The City of Abilene, Texas is requesting sealed bids for pedestrian and traffic-signal construction on Old Anson Road from south of IH 20 South Frontage Road to Ambler Avenue (approximately 1.10 miles), with bids due June 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid conference on June 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The project carries a 0% DBE requirement.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalks, and driveways; flexible pavement structure repair; installation of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb ramps, and pedestrian railings; traffic signal installation and upgrade at Ambler and Old Anson Road; electrical conduit and conductors; pavement markings; and miscellaneous site improvements including bus stop bench removal and mailbox relocation. Prevailing wage rates apply based on United States Department of Labor General Decisions dated January 2, 2026, with rates varying by classification and geographic zone. The project is subject to TxDOT and Federal Highway Administration specifications, Davis-Bacon Act provisions, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance certifications.

The project is funded under STP 2025(131)TAPS with CSJ# 0908-33-112. Bids must be submitted as lump-sum totals using the detailed bid schedule provided and must include all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, superintendence, transportation, profit, and incidentals. The contractor must complete the work within 120 working days (Monday through Friday, excluding national or state holidays), with an option to work Saturdays with advance notice to the Engineer. Performance and Payment Bonds are required in the amount of the contract price, plus a one-year Maintenance Bond. The City will hold 0% retainage on contract payments. All bids must remain open for 60 days after bid opening. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor technicalities.