Watauga Public Works Parking Lot

The City of Watauga, Texas is requesting sealed bids for parking lot improvements at the Public Works yard under Project No. 26-003, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the City Finance Department. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply to all laborers and mechanics.

The scope encompasses demolition and excavation of existing asphalt pavement (7,922 square yards) and concrete flatwork (2,071 square feet); removal of chainlink fencing (240 linear feet) and wood fencing (666 linear feet); and new construction of 1,320 square yards of 5-inch reinforced concrete pavement, 1,331 square yards of 6-inch reinforced concrete pavement, and 5,033 square yards of 7-inch reinforced concrete pavement. Additional work includes approximately 700 linear feet of new fencing, pavement markings, vehicle detector loops, and miscellaneous sitework. Additive Alternative A provides a 50-foot by 22-foot carport (1,100 square feet). Additive Alternative B adds 2,965 square yards of 7-inch concrete paving for Phase 2. Bids are submitted on a unit price basis with a project-wide miscellaneous allowance of $50,000 included in the base bid.

The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within an additional 30 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays. Bid security equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required, along with performance, payment, and maintenance bonds due within 14 business days of award.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Watauga City Council Chambers. Written questions are due October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid documents are available for examination at Burgess & Niple offices for a non-refundable $200 fee and through CivCast USA (Project ID 19463-62874). Award notification is anticipated within 60 days of bid opening.