Speegleville Bridge Over Middle Bosque Replacement

The City of Waco, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is requesting sealed bids for the Speegleville Bridge Over Middle Bosque Replacement project, a 0.54-mile bridge and roadway reconstruction on Speegleville Road in McLennan County, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. The prime contractor must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of contract work. Prevailing wage rates apply under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 for McLennan County (wage rate zone TX291).

The scope encompasses reconstructing approximately 2,200 linear feet of roadway on Speegleville Road from Maple Shade Road to north of Oak Road; constructing two bridges elevated over the Middle Bosque River, each 670 feet in length; installing approximately 1,500 linear feet of storm drain pipes and culverts; and constructing pedestrian sidewalks on both east and west sides. The roadway will be widened to four lanes separated by a striped median.

The engineering estimate is $17.3 million, with funding through the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Substantial completion is required within 700 calendar days and final completion within 730 calendar days, with working days charged continuously including weekends and holidays. Liquidated damages are $2,000 per calendar day of delay. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the submission is required, executed by an approved surety company and dated no earlier than three business days prior to bid opening.

Required insurance includes workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability of $1 million per occurrence, business automobile liability of $1 million, and umbrella liability of $10 million per occurrence. The contractor must verify non-boycott status of energy companies and Israel under Texas Government Code Section 2274.002 and House Bill 89. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT via Zoom. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Bids are accepted through the City's EUNA/Bonfire electronic bidding portal or personal delivery. Anticipated award notification is in the fourth quarter of 2026.