Pavement Preservation Services (Slurry Seal)

The City of Temple, Texas (Bell County) is issuing a sealed bid invitation (Bid #34-05-26) for Pavement Preservation Services using slurry seal methodology to resurface existing asphalt pavement across approximately 75 street locations totaling 441,451 square yards. The project scope includes application of a slurry seal mixture composed of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate, and additives to existing pavement surfaces without requiring milling operations, along with extensive striping work on high-traffic locations including 620 linear feet of 24-inch white stop bars, 2,130 linear feet of 8-inch white stripe, 4,000 linear feet of 4-inch white single stripe, 11,700 linear feet of 4-inch white skip stripe, 28,950 linear feet of 4-inch double yellow stripe, and 26 directional arrows and symbols. The successful contractor must demonstrate the capability to complete all work within 120 consecutive calendar days following a Notice to Proceed and must comply with TxDOT slurry seal specifications, prevailing wage requirements (ranging from $9.45 to $32.85 per hour depending on classification), and comprehensive insurance requirements including $500,000 general liability per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held May 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST; written questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST; and sealed bids are due June 3, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. CST with public opening to follow virtually. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and all bidders must submit pricing on every line item to be considered for award.

No specific set-asides or restrictions limiting competition to disadvantaged enterprise categories are identified in the procurement documents. A 5% bid bond is required at submission, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the total contract price within 30 days of award in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, Subchapter B. Bidders must complete and file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 if applicable, and vendors establishing a business relationship must disclose any conflicts within seven business days. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documents. The estimated project budget is $2,250,000, with contract commencement expected within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and award anticipated in June 2026. Liquidated damages of $420 per calendar day will apply for delays beyond the 120-day completion period, and retainage provisions of 5% apply to contracts of $400,000 or more.