PW 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3, City Project No. 106175

The City of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Tarrant County, is soliciting bids for the PW 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Contract 3 (City Project No. 106175), a comprehensive roadway infrastructure improvement project. The procurement involves substantial asphalt pavement work, including 65,672 square yards of 2-inch asphalt pavement (Superpave SP-D specification), 65,672 square yards of 2-inch surface milling, 26,450 square yards of 3-inch asphalt pavement, 26,450 square yards of 11-inch pavement pulverization, 424 tons of Cemlime, and 42 barrier-free ADA ramps. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Bonfire Procurement Portal by 2:00 PM CST on September 18, 2025, with a mandatory prebid conference scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM via web conference. Contractors must be prequalified for asphalt paving heavy maintenance work valued at $1,000,000 or more, and must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the maximum bid price. The contract requires completion within 180 days of commencement, with liquidated damages of $650 per day for delays beyond the specified completion time. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, considering qualifications and competencies.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions and business equity requirements under Business Equity Ordinance No. 25165-10-2021, establishing goals for minority and women business enterprise participation for contracts exceeding $100,000. Contractors must perform at least 35% of the contract value with their own organization unless otherwise approved, and Texas-based businesses receive bidding preference under Texas Government Code Chapter 2252.001. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including worker's compensation insurance certification, conflict of interest statements, and compliance with federal immigration verification requirements. Contractors must also provide payment, performance, and maintenance bonds, with the maintenance bond covering a two-year period following project completion. While a specific total contract value is not definitively stated, the bid proposal workbook lists a total bid amount of $175,000, which includes a $150,000 paving construction allowance and a $25,000 irrigation adjustment and landscape repair allowance. The city reserves the right to waive irregularities and accept or reject any or all bids, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.