Richards Estates Improvements

The City of Kilgore, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the Richards Estates (PW25-02) public infrastructure project, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Kilgore City Hall. The project scope spans three streets (Looney Avenue, Ash Lane, and Dogwood Trail) and includes installation of approximately 1,878 linear feet of public water line with fire hydrants and domestic water services; 1,402 linear feet of public sanitary sewer line with manholes and sewer services; 353 linear feet of storm sewer pipe with concrete inlets; 337 linear feet of trapezoidal concrete drainage channel; 498 linear feet of metal beam guard rail; and pulverization and construction of hot-mix asphaltic concrete street improvements. Demolition of existing asphalt, concrete pavement, and existing water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure is required.

The contract term for substantial completion is 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 45 days allowed for final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $500 per day for failure to achieve final completion. Bid security of 5 percent of the maximum bid price is required in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after bid opening.

Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of completed work, with 5 percent retainage. The contract includes a $50,000 owner's allowance. Upon contract award, the awardee must provide performance and payment bonds, proof of insurance, and evidence of authority to do business in Texas. The City is exempt from state sales and use taxes on materials and equipment incorporated into the work. No pre-bid conference will be held; bidders may examine contract documents at the issuing office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or download them from www.civcastusa.com. The project engineer is Travis Crafton, P.E., with Crafton & Cox Engineering.