Weatherford Parking Lot Replacement

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids on asphalt parking lot replacement and restriping at the DPS Weatherford Highway Patrol and Driver License Office, 1309 South Bowie Drive, Weatherford, Texas, with bids due November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. A Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan demonstrating good faith effort or self-performance is required; for contracts exceeding $100,000, vendors must notify at least two certified VetHUB subcontractors with a minimum of seven business days' response time.

The scope includes milling all existing asphalt to a minimum depth of 2.5 inches, compacting the base to 98%, installing new asphalt paving to a finished depth of 2.5 inches minimum, removing and resetting wheel stops, cutting out and replacing soft or pothole areas, and complete restriping including handicap-accessible parking in blue and fire lanes in red. All work must comply with Texas Department of Transportation specifications. Contractors must maintain a minimum of three years of asphalt paving experience, present a detailed work phasing plan, and maintain the parking lot accessible during off-hours construction (7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. weekdays, weekend work as approved). A one-year warranty covering 100 percent of material and labor costs, effective from Substantial Completion, is required. The contractor must provide proof of three similar projects, submit manufacturer certifications, and maintain 24-hour emergency contact availability with a two-hour response requirement.

DPS will evaluate bids on best-value criteria under Texas Government Code 2156.007, considering past performance ratings and vendor performance history. Bidders must submit financial stability documentation, three project references, resumes of key personnel, and a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Prevailing wage rates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 apply. Performance bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000; payment bonds for contracts exceeding $25,000; bond costs are included in the base bid. DPS reserves 10% retainage until work acceptance and warranty documentation are provided. The contract term is one year from the effective date with no optional renewals. Electronic submissions are sent to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or via the DPS Online Bid Room. Ruben Reyes, CTCD, CTCM, is the Contract Administrator at (512) 424-5137 or Ruben.Reyes@dps.texas.gov. Anticipated contract award is November 20, 2026.