Milwaukee Ave. Reconstruction (4th St. to Marshall St.)

The contract for the Milwaukee Avenue Reconstruction project in Lubbock, Texas, is a federally influenced public works undertaking with an estimated value between 5 million and 15 million dollars, under NAICS code 237310. The City of Lubbock has issued a competitive sealed proposal process, with proposals due by August 28, 2025, and the award considered by City Council on September 23, 2025. The scope involves complete reconstruction of Milwaukee Avenue from 4th Street to Marshall Street, with a substantial completion deadline of 516 days from the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued 30 days after contract award. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via Bonfire or as a single hard copy, adhering to detailed submission instructions, including signing on City forms, and ensuring timely delivery. The project emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage laws, equal opportunity policies for minority and women-owned businesses, and includes bonding requirements such as performance, payment, and proposal security bonds of at least 5%. The contractual framework incorporates extensive federal and state clauses, including Texas-specific regulations on disclosure of interested parties (Form 1295), conflict of interest (Form CIQ), and mandatory wage and insurance provisions. The contract documents specify that all work must meet the highest quality standards, with the contractor responsible for protecting materials and work until final acceptance, which is contingent upon the issuance of certificates of completion and acceptance by the City. The contractor must guarantee all equipment and materials against defects for one year post-acceptance and maintain open, weekly payroll records. Evaluation criteria prioritize price (60%), contractor qualifications (30%), and construction time (10%), with proposals scored on a point system and awarded based on best value through a trade-off process. Bonding, insurance, and compliance with prevailing wage laws are mandatory, and the contractor must designate a responsible local representative during project execution. The contract emphasizes transparency, non-discrimination, and adherence to all applicable laws, with detailed procedures for modifications, protests, and contractual obligations embedded within the procurement process.