RFB 2026-023, speegleville bridge over middle bosque replacement

The City of Waco is requesting bids on the Speegleville Bridge Over Middle Bosque Replacement project in McLennan County, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting via Zoom on July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is a collaborative effort between the City of Waco and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program.

The scope encompasses reconstruction of approximately 2,200 linear feet of Speegleville Road from Maple Shade Road to north of Oak Road; construction of two separate bridges, each 670 feet in length, over the Middle Bosque River; installation of approximately 1,500 linear feet of storm drain pipes and culverts; and pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of a four-lane roadway with a striped median.

The engineering estimate is $17.3 million. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 30% of the contract work. Contract duration is 700 calendar days for substantial completion and 730 calendar days for final completion, with working days charged seven days per week including holidays regardless of weather or material availability. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,000 per calendar day of delay. Award is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Prevailing wage rates apply under the Davis-Bacon Act for wage rate zone TX291 (McLennan County). A 5% bid bond (certified check or surety bond) is required, returned to all but the three lowest bidders within three days of opening. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation (statutory), commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and umbrella liability of $10,000,000 each occurrence / aggregate, with waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. TxDOT pre-qualification is not required. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Submissions must be made through the City's Bonfire e-procurement portal or delivered in person to Purchasing Services at 1415 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted.