PW Cantrell Sansom Roadway Widening, City Project No. 102217

The City of Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking bids for the PW Cantrell Sansom Roadway Widening project (City Project No. 102217), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative located in Tarrant County. The procurement involves major roadway construction work, including the installation of approximately 10,500 square yards of 10.5-inch reinforced concrete pavement, 28,300 square feet of 4-inch reinforced concrete sidewalk, and extensive storm drainage systems. Specific project elements include 1,500 linear feet of 21-inch RCP storm drain, 686 linear feet of 24-inch RCP storm drain, 9 ten-foot curb inlets, 18 LED light poles, and utility adjustments involving 4 water structure and 4 sanitary sewer structure modifications. Contractors must submit an Intent to Bid by September 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with the question period running from August 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM CDT through September 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. Bidders are required to submit multiple documents through the City of Fort Worth's Bonfire portal, including a BidTable in Excel format, conflict of interest statement, bid form, bid bond, vendor compliance documentation, prequalification statement, and contractor workers' compensation compliance.

The contract appears to have specific qualifications for bidders, including prequalification for machine-laid concrete paving (less than 15,000 square yards), asphalt paving (less than 15,000 square yards), and roadway/pedestrian lighting work. While no explicit set-aside designations are mentioned, the project includes considerations for MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) participation. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and comply with Texas non-resident bidder laws and various insurance and bonding requirements. The project has a total completion timeframe of 480 days from contract commencement, with liquidated damages provisions for delays. Although the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the bid proposal workbook shows a total base bid amount of $300,000, with the majority allocated to a construction allowance. The project encompasses numerous commodity codes, including street lighting construction, excavation services, curb and gutter work, sewer and storm drain construction, sidewalk and driveway construction, water system work, highway and road maintenance, paving and resurfacing, concrete work, pavement marking, traffic control, and erosion control services.