Solar Roads Reconstruction Package II

Brazoria County, Texas is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement under Texas Government Code 2269 for the repair and reconstruction of asphalt roadways on County Road 23, encompassing approximately 14.29 miles of roadway requiring full pavement replacement, crack sealing, mill and overlay operations, and base widening at specified locations. The project deliverables include lime-treated subgrade preparation, flexible base installation with tack coat sealing, and hot mix asphalt placement ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 inches across 10-foot lanes, with traffic control maintained throughout construction following Texas Department of Transportation standards and the Texas Manual on Traffic Control Devices. Key qualifications required of respondents include demonstrated experience with similar roadway reconstruction projects over the past five years, certified personnel at specified asphalt production levels (Level 2 for mixture design, Level 1A for plant operations, and Level AGG101 for aggregate testing), comprehensive general liability insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence, and proven financial stability supported by audited or reviewed financial statements for the current year and two prior years. Brazoria County will evaluate bids based on price, respondent experience and reputation, quality of work, impact on historically underutilized businesses, safety record, proposed personnel qualifications, financial capability, and other relevant factors. Sealed bids must be submitted by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time either electronically through the Bonfire platform or as hard copies to the Brazoria County Purchasing Director; questions and clarification requests must be submitted by April 28, 2026, with responses posted by the same date. The estimated project budget is $400,898.00 with an estimated completion timeframe of three months, subject to liquidated damages of $1,107.00 per working day for failure to complete within the specified period.

While the solicitation does not establish specific set-asides for disadvantaged or underutilized businesses, Brazoria County will consider the impact on historically underutilized businesses as a factor in award determination. All bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 and demonstrate workers' compensation insurance compliance for all employees and subcontractors, with evidence of coverage required prior to contract award and upon renewal. Contractors must satisfy federal compliance certifications including non-exclusion from federal contracting, non-listing as Specially Designated Nationals or Blocked Persons, and certification that equipment and services do not utilize prohibited telecommunications or video surveillance equipment from specified foreign entities. A bid bond of at least five percent of the total bid price is required at submission, with performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract sum due within ten days of award notification. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship from substantial completion, five percent retainage on progress payments, and final payment upon inspection and acceptance by county-appointed inspectors. No incumbent vendor or existing contractor is identified in this solicitation, and the project will integrate with existing County Road 23 infrastructure while adhering to TxDOT technical specifications for dense-graded hot-mix asphalt materials and construction standards.