Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase II

The City of Temple, Texas is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase II project located in Bell County. This is a unit price construction contract soliciting sealed bids from qualified general contractors to design and construct approximately 4,200 linear feet of new four-lane roadway improvements, including a new 64-foot wide vehicular bridge, drainage infrastructure, water main systems, pedestrian facilities, and street lighting. Key deliverables include 22,700 square yards of 2.5-inch Hot Mix Asphalt pavement, 31,370 square yards of base preparation, 7,460 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 4,980 square yards of sidewalk construction, metal beam guard railing (2,380 linear feet), 2,860 linear feet of 12-inch PVC DR18 water main with associated appurtenances, and storm sewer installation. The selected contractor must complete all work within 550 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CST. Written technical questions must be submitted to the engineer of record, Monty Clark, PE at Clark Associates, PPLC (mclark@clark-assoc.com) by Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Sealed bids are due on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CST, with submission through either the Bonfire e-procurement portal or hard copy delivery to the City's Purchasing Department at 3210 E Avenue H, Building C, Temple, Texas 76501, and the City Council is expected to award the contract in March 2026. Bidders must demonstrate capability to perform complex infrastructure work, comply with prevailing wage requirements (ranging from $7.25 to $34.15 per hour depending on classification), and maintain workers' compensation insurance. All bids must include a 5 percent bid bond and Bond Requirement Affidavit, with successful awardees required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract price.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status, small business classification, or other socioeconomic criteria. All qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and bonding requirements are eligible to submit bids. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration are referenced in the procurement documents. The City of Temple qualifies for exemption from state and local sales and use taxes under applicable Texas Tax Code provisions. Liquidated damages are assessed at $630 per calendar day for non-substantial completion by the contract deadline, applicable given the project's value range. The engineer's estimate of probable cost for this project is $8,900,000, establishing the baseline budget for evaluation purposes. Award is contingent upon successful bid bond submission and the contractor's ability to secure required performance and payment bonds and comply with all City specifications, technical requirements, and prevailing wage rate standards as established by the City of Temple effective October 1, 2023.