Shadow Creek, Black Forest Road - Remove and Replace Hot Mix

Hays County Purchasing Office is requesting bids on pavement removal and replacement work on Black Forest Road in the Shadow Creek Subdivision under IFB 2026-B10, with bids due June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time and a pre-bid meeting on May 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hays County Transportation Department in Kyle, Texas.

The scope includes milling and removing existing 6 inches of pavement and replacing it with 4 inches of Type B Hot Mix and a 2-inch Type D Hot Mix overlay across an estimated 2,500 square yards per location. All work must comply with TxDOT specifications and special specifications for materials and construction methods. Contractors are responsible for utility locates and repairs, material trucking and disposal, traffic control and safety operations, and post-paving cleanup. Contractors must provide one week advance notification to residents prior to paving operations.

Bidding is on a per-square-yard basis with pricing on a turnkey basis. Completion is required no later than September 25, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond that deadline. Award will be based on qualifications, references, past performance, and lowest responsive bid price per square yard.

A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required at submission. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract price are due within 10 days of award. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage with $1 million each for auto liability and general liability. SAM.gov verification showing active status and no debarment is required. Contractors must submit three current customer references and comply with all Hays County certifications including HUB practices, conflict of interest disclosures, and statutory divestment certifications. The County is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax; tax must not be included in bids. Award is anticipated in July 2026. Sealed proposals may be submitted through BidNet Direct or as a physical hard copy with a digital thumb drive to the Hays County Purchasing Office.