26IFB42 O'Connor Dr Milling and Overlay

Williamson County is soliciting qualified contractors to perform milling, sealing, overlay, and striping services on O'Connor Drive from Morgan Hill to RM 620, with work to be completed by December 31, 2026. The solicitation, identified as 26IFB42, was posted on April 22, 2026, and bids are due by May 12, 2026, at 3:30 PM CST. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal or as sealed hard copies to the Williamson County Purchasing Department in Georgetown, Texas. The contract is governed by county-specific provisions rather than federal FAR clauses, with internal articles covering compliance with laws, payment terms, insurance, and audit rights. Contractors must maintain workers’ compensation coverage, a minimum of $5 million in umbrella liability insurance, and general liability insurance issued by Texas-authorized carriers rated A- or better by A.M. Best, naming the County as an additional insured. All materials and work must comply with Texas Department of Transportation and County material specifications including DMS-4200, DMS-6100, DMS-8300, and OMS-8600, referencing MIL-STD-090 for reflective pavement markers and ANSI 107-2004 for safety apparel. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, financial capability, safety record, and price, with award going to the most advantageous offer rather than strictly the lowest bid. The contract includes a FOB destination delivery term, meaning title and risk transfer upon receipt and acceptance at the job site. The County retains the right to extend the contract pending fund appropriations and may terminate without penalty if future funding is not secured. Contractors are prohibited from assigning duties without written consent and must certify compliance with anti-boycott, anti-collusion, debarment, and false claims statutes, with additional reporting obligations triggered for firms with 10 or more employees and contracts over $100,000. All invoices must be submitted to the County Auditor’s Office and are subject to a 21-day review period, with late payments accruing interest under Texas law. The County maintains full governmental immunity and reserves audit rights for three years after final payment. Technical communication during evaluation must be conducted solely through the Purchasing Department to ensure fairness.