Upland Avenue from 4th Street to 19th Street - 22B

The City of Lubbock is soliciting sealed proposals for Upland Avenue reconstruction from 4th Street to 19th Street (Project 22B), with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with public opening at the same time and location via teleconference.

The scope encompasses demolition of approximately one mile of existing two-lane roadway and construction of approximately 32,300 square yards of concrete roadway, alley, and driveway pavement; 6,200 square yards of concrete sidewalk; one full traffic signal and two partial traffic signals; drainage ditches; erosion control; pavement markings and signage; illumination; and adjustments to water and wastewater appurtenances. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 420 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, which will be issued 30 days following contract award.

The estimated construction budget is $8.5 million. The contractor must comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 prevailing wage requirements. Performance and payment bonds are required if contract price exceeds $100,000 and $50,000 respectively, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of contract price. Offerors must submit a proposal bond or certified check equal to 5 percent of total proposal amount. The contractor must obtain all required insurance prior to work commencement, including coverage naming the City of Lubbock as additional insured on primary and non-contributory basis; workers' compensation insurance must cover all employees for the project duration. All materials, taxes, and permits are included in the proposal price.

Evaluation criteria are weighted 60 points for price, 30 points for contractor qualifications, and 10 points for construction time. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Written requests for clarification or additional information are due no later than five calendar days prior to proposal closing. The City Council will consider proposals on October 13, 2026. The project is subject to local business resource utilization encouragement.