ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 1130, CR 1227 & CR 1141

Smith County, Texas, has issued an Invitation for Bid (RB-08-26) for roadway improvements to CR 1130, CR 1227, and CR 1141, with an engineer's estimate of $1,685,000. The scope of work includes right-of-way preparation, pavement rework through scarifying existing materials to a 10-inch depth, cement treatment, and the application of a Type D HMAC surface course with a minimum two-inch thickness. Additional project requirements involve traffic control, installation of reflective pavement markers, mailbox relocation, and ditch maintenance. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days of commencement, and the contractor is required to begin work within 10 days of receiving written notice. Bids must be submitted in a sealed format to the Smith County Purchasing Department by 2:00 P.M. CT on August 27, 2026. To be considered, bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 5% of the largest possible bid, and the successful respondent must furnish performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract price. Evaluation will be based on the lowest and best bid, with the County considering factors such as past performance, safety records, and the ability to meet technical specifications. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and documentation of good faith efforts to secure minority/women-owned business subcontractors are mandatory requirements.