Public Safety Building Parking Lot Expansion

The City of Melissa, Collin County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for construction of a parking lot expansion at the Public Safety Building, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. No set-aside or preference program is stated.

The scope includes grading, paving, drainage, utilities, landscaping, irrigation, and hardscape improvements. Work items encompass mobilization and site preparation, traffic control, removal of existing infrastructure (curbs, gutters, concrete pavement, pipes, and inlets), embankment and excavation, portland cement concrete paving with flex base, reinforced concrete pipe drainage systems (18 to 30 inches in diameter), inlet structures, ornamental fencing, synthetic turf and sod, parking stall striping, and a full cantilever canopy structure. Design is by WSB Engineering, Inc. Construction must comply with Public Works Construction Standards–North Central Texas (Latest Edition) and TxDOT 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance. Standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, with inspections 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Bidders must be recorded planholders. Bid security of not less than 5 percent of the maximum bid price is required in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value plus 10 percent are required upon award. The contractor bears all materials testing costs, erosion control measures, utility coordination with specified utility providers, and construction staking; these costs are considered incidental and must be included in respective unit rates. All excavation spoils must be hauled off or stockpiled at engineer-designated locations. Pre-construction video documentation of existing conditions and as-built drawings are required upon project completion. Inspection overtime beyond standard hours is billed to the contractor at $150.00 per hour plus expenses.

The successful bidder must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving written Notice to Proceed and complete the project within the number of calendar days proposed in the bid submission. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM at City Hall. Public bid opening follows immediately at 2:02 PM on October 27. Award will be based on qualifications, bid price, and proposed schedule.