Utzman Street Improvements

The City of Kilgore, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the Utzman Street Improvements project (PW26-01), with bids due September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Kilgore City Hall.

The scope includes installation of approximately 265 linear feet of public storm sewer and 3,000 square yards of new asphalt roadway, including driveways, culverts, signage, and a gate. Work requires demolition of existing asphalt and concrete pavement and abandonment of existing storm sewer. Substantial completion is required within 270 days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 45 days thereafter.

Bid documents are available for examination at the City of Kilgore's office (815 N. Kilgore Street, Kilgore, TX 75662) on Mondays through Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by appointment and may be downloaded from www.civcastusa.com. Clarification questions should be directed to Keith Yorgason, City Engineer, at (903) 988-4114 or keith.yorgason@cityofkilgore.com. No pre-bid conference will be held.

Bid security equal to 5 percent of the bidder's maximum bid price must accompany each proposal in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds and proof of insurance compliant with the contract agreement. All bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $500 per day for failure to complete remaining work after substantial completion. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of work completed with 5 percent retainage. The contract includes a $20,000 owner's allowance for general items.