South Pope Bend Road Asphalt Replacement Project

Bastrop County is soliciting bids for the South Pope Bend Road Asphalt Replacement Project, a flexible pavement repair initiative covering an estimated 1.5 miles along South Pope Bend Road, with specific repair locations to be marked by the County. The project involves 6-inch and 8-inch flexible pavement structure repairs, a 1.5-inch TY-D hot-mix asphalt overlay with a bonding course across the entire roadway, leveling to restore crown and ride quality, driveway feathering, side street tie-ins, striping, and final cleanup. All work must comply with TxDOT standards including Items 341, 351, 666, 672, and Special Specification 3007, as well as TMUTCD and TxDOT BC standard sheets for traffic control. Bidders must submit unit prices for specified quantities of materials such as asphalt, bonding course, and pavement markings, though actual quantities may vary and are not guaranteed. The contract employs a lump sum pricing model that must encompass mobilization, demobilization, personnel, equipment, materials, insurance, and bonding costs, with no taxes included due to the County’s tax-exempt status. All bids must be submitted as hard copies in sealed envelopes to the Bastrop County Purchasing Department by 2:00 PM CST on July 14, 2026, with no electronic, faxed, or telephonic submissions accepted. Required submittals include a sealed original bid, signed Appendices B through E, a Conflicts of Interest Form, proof of insurance, and the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295. Bidders must be currently registered in SAM.gov and not be debarred at any federal or state level. Compliance with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment and Texas laws prohibiting contracts with entities boycotting Israel, energy companies, or firearm entities is mandatory. Contractors must provide a 100% performance bond and payment bond before work begins, maintain $1 million in commercial general and automobile liability insurance, and adhere to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act if applicable. Payment terms are net 30 days based on percentage of completion, with a 5% retainage withheld until final inspection and approval. Records must be retained for five years, and the County retains full audit rights. The award will go to the lowest/best value/most responsive bidder, evaluated on price as the primary factor, along with experience, quality, HUB compliance, safety record