Old Anson Rd Walkability

The City of Abilene, Texas is requesting sealed bids for construction of pedestrian and traffic-signal infrastructure on Old Anson Road, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project spans approximately 1.10 miles from just south of IH 20 South Frontage Road to Ambler Avenue and includes a traffic signal upgrade at the Ambler and Old Anson Road intersection.

The scope comprises 46 line items covering site preparation, concrete removal and replacement, sidewalk and ramp construction, curb and gutter, concrete driveways, pedestrian rails, traffic signal installation with LED heads and cables, pavement markings, and site furnishings including bus stop benches and mailbox replacement. The project is CSJ# 0908-33-112 (STP 2025(131)TAPS), federally funded, and subject to prevailing wage under Davis-Bacon Act provisions, with rates effective January 2, 2026, varying by classification across Texas wage zones TX 46 through TX 300. The DBE requirement is 0%.

The contract documents incorporate City of Abilene Standard Specifications for Construction (adopted September 2006) and TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges (September 1, 2024), with TxDOT specifications taking precedence in any conflict. Project completion is one hundred twenty working days (Monday through Friday excluding national or state holidays), with the contractor able to work Saturdays with advance notice to the Engineer. There is no retainage on contract payments. All bids must remain open for 60 days after opening.

Bidders must submit bid bond, performance and payment bonds, certificate of insurance, debarred bider statement, conflict of interest questionnaire, Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), and Buy American and BABA compliance certifications. Federal requirements including FHWA Form 1273, nondiscrimination provisions, cargo preference requirements, and child support compliance statements apply. The award will be made to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Abilene City Hall. Venue for any legal proceedings is Taylor County, Texas.