Nueces County Road 47 Widening (ARPA)

Nature of Project The Commissioners Court of Nueces County (hereinafter called the “County”) will accept sealed competitive bids for: Nueces County Road 47 Widening (ARPA) at County Road 47 at South Prairie Road and Rabbit Run in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared by Freese and Nichols, Inc. Scope of Work The Scope of Work (SOW) for this project is detailed fully in the attachments below: • Attachment E - Specifications • Attachment F - Drawings SOW summary for Base Bid is as follows: This project includes the widening of County Road 47 at the existing box culvert crossing between South Prairie Road and Rabbit Run. The existing concrete boxes will require partial demolition at both ends to allow for steel reinforcing installation and the extension of the boxes. The existing concrete headwall will also be removed in order to complete the widening. A temporary rock filter dam will be required to complete the work. The contractor will provide and maintain suitable temporary storm water drainage during all phases of the work in order to prevent flooding and promote positive runoff from the site. Once the concrete culvert extension is complete the existing roadway will be reconstructed using 9” of compacted subgrade, Tensar TX-5 geogrid, 8” of crushed limestone flexible base, prime coat and 3” of HMACP. The new roadway section will include one 12’ wide travel lane in each direction withing the existing ROW. Complete closure of the roadway between South Prairie and Rabbit Run is expected as can be seen in the Traffic Control Plans. Seeding of disturbed areas is required. The work utilizes TXDOT standards. Bidder agrees that if his/her Bid is accepted by the County, he will complete all work called for under the Contract Documents on or before 120 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed for the Base Bid , and if the work is not completed by such time, he/she agrees to pay to the County as liquidated damages, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and no/100 ($500.00) for each calendar day after such time that the work remains incomplete, calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall provide all tools and equipment that are necessary to complete the project in its entirety. All work shall be in accordance with the scope of work. All materials used for the project shall be equal to or better than the existing materials quality. The Contractor will be responsible for removal and disposal of all demolished materials and debris from the work area. The Contractor shall take proper care to avoid unnecessary noise, clatter or obstructions in walkways, sidewalks, and roadways. The Contractor shall not interfere with use or safe passage to and from building and adjacent facilities. Nueces County does not provide project estimated cost, in order to receive the lowest & best bid for our taxpayers. Time is of the essence. Failure to complete the Project within the contract time, except as such time may be extended by delays approved by County, will subject the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded, liability for damages, as provided in the Conditions of the Contract. Contract Administrator : Nueces County Public Works Director, Juan Pimentel will serve as the contract administrator for this project. Note: The U.S. Department of Treasury will not extend its deadlines. All federally funded work/assignments must be completed and in full use on or before December 31, 2026.