Pavement Rehabilitation Districts 1 & 4

The City of Waco, Texas is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB 2025-068) for a comprehensive Pavement Rehabilitation project targeting Districts 1 and 4, involving 7.39 lane miles of mill and overlay work across various city streets. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform infrastructure improvements including surface milling, hot mix asphalt overlay, base failure repairs, concrete work, pavement markings, signage, and associated urban street rehabilitation services. Contractors must be prepared to self-perform at least 30% of the total original contract cost, excluding specialty items. The project has a proposed completion timeline of 180 calendar days, with a tentative award date of September 29, 2025. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid Zoom meeting on September 9, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., and sealed bid submissions due by 2:00 P.M. on September 24, 2025, at the City of Waco's Operations Center. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and will be evaluated based on comprehensive line-item pricing, technical capabilities, and compliance with TxDOT and City of Waco construction specifications.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with contractors required to list subcontractor MWBE status during the bidding process. While specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears designed to promote diverse contractor participation. Liquidated damages are established at $950 per day for project delays, providing financial incentives for timely completion. Interested contractors must utilize the City of Waco's Bonfire electronic bidding platform (https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/portal) for submission and can direct questions to purchasing agent Paul Campos at pcampos@wacotx.gov or 254-750-8062. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the 7.39 lane mile rehabilitation project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The project encompasses 34 distinct line items, indicating a complex and comprehensive urban street improvement initiative with potential substantial contract value for the selected contractor.