TRIPP AVENUE, PHASE II, WEST 16TH STREET TO 3RD STREET, RECONSTRUCTION & WIDENING

Ector County is soliciting bids for the Tripp Avenue, Phase II Reconstruction and Widening project, identified as solicitation 2026-IFB-104. The scope of work involves the reconstruction and widening of Tripp Avenue from West 16th Street to 3rd Street in Odessa, Texas. Key deliverables include the demolition and removal of over 31,000 square yards of asphalt and base material, the installation of concrete pavement and sidewalks, the placement of various striping and pavement markings, and the installation of a signal light at Tripp and 16th Street. The project also requires the relocation of electric pedestals, power poles, and fences, as well as the implementation of SWPPP controls and traffic management. Bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov or as sealed hard copies to the Ector County Purchasing Department by 2:00 pm CST on September 30, 2026. A complete submission requires one original and four copies of the bid, signed by an authorized official, along with a bid bond for 5% of the total price and various certifications, including Form 1295 and residency certifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the successful contractor required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the bid price within 30 days of the award. Work is subject to quality assurance and quality control testing, and the contractor must adhere to EPA Clean Air Act and Equal Employment Opportunity standards.