Tablerock Culvert Extension

The City of Murphy, Texas, is soliciting sealed bids for the Tablerock Culvert Extension construction project, with bids due October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Murphy City Hall. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers and is highly recommended.

The scope comprises furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to construct a culvert extension with necessary appurtenances, including mobilization; clear and grub operations with tree removal; saw-cutting and removal of existing concrete flume and headwall; furnishing and installation of a 6' × 6' reinforced concrete box culvert; trench safety implementation; rock rip-rap installation; concrete wing wall construction; erosion control measures; and site restoration. Work must be completed within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages at $250 per day for overdue work.

Prevailing wage rates apply to all employees. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability coverage including installation and materials risk, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price plus a maintenance bond equal to 15% of the contract price, all executed within 15 calendar days of award. A bid bond or certified check equal to at least 5% of the maximum bid price is required at submission. The City qualifies for exemption from state and local sales and use taxes; contractors must issue exemption certificates for incorporated materials.

Within five working days after bid opening, the low bidder must submit evidence of qualifications including current financial statements, a list of similar completed projects with references, and other relevant information. The Owner intends to issue a purchase order within 60 days of bid opening. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available from CivcastUSA.com beginning September 17, 2026. Contact Marc Bentley at Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP (mbentley@bhcllp.com or 214-361-7900).