West shore drive and fontana avenue street and utility reconstruction

The City of Richardson, Texas, is seeking bids for the West Shore Drive and Fontana Avenue Street and Utility Reconstruction project (Bid No. 83-25), a comprehensive municipal infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves replacing approximately 24,502 square yards of street pavement, 1,467 square yards of alley pavement, 4,753 square yards of sidewalk and ramps, and 1,908 square yards of driveway approaches. The project encompasses significant utility network upgrades, including 9,534 linear feet of waterline improvements, 5,865 linear feet of wastewater lines, and 1,375 linear feet of storm drain infrastructure. Electronic bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 14, 2025, with a bid opening at 3:00 p.m. the same day via WebEx. A voluntary pre-bid meeting was held on July 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and bidders are required to submit a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for 5% of the total bid amount. Contractors must have completed a minimum of three similar projects within the last five years and comply with North Central Texas Council of Governments' Public Works Construction Standards.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds for 100% of the contract price and utilize domestic materials following City of Richardson standards. The project is estimated to cost approximately $12,375,547.94, with a construction timeline of 500 calendar days. The scope of work includes improvements on West Shore Drive, Fontana Avenue, and Arapaho Road, with specific enhancements such as waterline replacements, corner ramps, and pedestrian push button improvements. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining one lane of traffic and emergency access throughout the project, with an option to indicate additional calendar days needed for the phased construction approach. The project requires detailed attention to construction sequencing, materials testing, and comprehensive utility and paving improvements across multiple infrastructure sections.