Street Preservation - Thin Overlay Mix

The City of Waco, Texas, issued Request for Bids 2026-008 for Street Preservation - Thin Overlay Mix, a construction project encompassing 2.99 lane miles of thin overlay mix application and pavement markings on various city streets within McLennan County. The project scope includes mobilization, traffic control planning, stormwater pollution prevention, base failure repairs (concrete and hot-mix asphalt), milling operations, thin overlay mix placement (Type C), edge milling, asphalt fatigue repairs, manhole and valve box adjustments, curb and gutter work, and comprehensive pavement markings including reflective markings and raised pavement markers. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. Central Time on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the City of Waco's Operations Center, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas, with bid opening immediately following at 2:01 P.M. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. via Zoom, and the deadline for submitting questions is February 19, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., with contract award anticipated by March 6, 2026. The project must be completed within 100 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $950 per day for delays. Prime contractors must self-perform at least 30 percent of contract work, and bids must include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount from an approved surety company. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the City Council, possess workers' compensation insurance certification, and provide performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding specified thresholds.

The procurement documents do not explicitly detail set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organization types from responding, though standard compliance requirements include verification of non-boycott status regarding Israel and energy companies, debarment certification, conflict of interest questionnaires, and drug-free workplace certifications. No incumbent contractor information is specified in the available documents. Mobilization costs may not exceed 10, 15, or 20 percent of the total contract value depending on contract size, with phased payment schedules applied accordingly. Bonds and insurance expenses should not exceed 2.5 percent of total construction costs exclusive of mobilization. Pricing must be submitted on the official bid form with unit prices and extended totals, excluding federal excise and state sales taxes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the base bid, and the City has reserved the right to reject any and all bids. Prospective bidders should contact Purchasing Agent Paul Campos at pcampos@wacotx.gov or 254-750-8062 for additional information and access the City's procurement portal at https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/portal for complete project specifications and requirements.