Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase II

The City of Temple, Texas, located in Bell County, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase II project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement process. This infrastructure development project encompasses approximately 4,200 linear feet of new four-lane roadway construction, including a 64-foot-wide vehicular bridge, comprehensive drainage systems, water main installation, pedestrian facilities, and street lighting improvements. The project scope is divided into three primary construction categories: roadway construction (including site mobilization, earthwork, embankment, pavement layers, curb and gutter, sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps, guard railing, striping, and signage), storm sewer installation (30-inch and 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe totaling 850 linear feet with associated inlets and headwalls), and water main construction (2,860 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main and 410 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water main with associated fittings and fire hydrant assemblies). The selected contractor must complete all work within 550 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an engineer's estimate of probable cost of $8,900,000. Bidders must submit required documentation by February 12, 2026, including a completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Bidder Information Form, Bid Bond, Bond Requirement Affidavit, and detailed Bid Schedule with pricing. All proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire e-procurement portal or as hard copies, and bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda, provide three professional references, authorize credit checks and financial investigations, and demonstrate familiarity with project plans and specifications through certification by an authorized company representative.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular disadvantaged enterprise classifications, indicating this is likely open to all qualified contractors meeting bonding and financial responsibility requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials, as this represents a new infrastructure project rather than a renewal or extension of existing services. Bidders must provide evidence of bonding capability through a completed Bond Requirement Affidavit from an authorized insurance agent or broker confirming the ability to furnish valid Performance and Payment Bonds within thirty days of contract award, with questions directed to the City of Temple Risk Manager at (254) 298-5674. The project requires integration with existing City of Temple specifications, regulatory compliance including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) specifications for storm water pollution prevention plans and water system testing requirements, and adherence to all technical drawings and design documents provided. The contract award value is estimated at $8,900,000 based on the engineer's estimate of probable cost, with the final award amount dependent upon the contractor's submitted bid pricing in accordance with the detailed Bid Schedule line items. Bid specifications and technical clarifications should be directed to the City of Temple Director of Purchasing at (254) 298-5655.