Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #IFB2026-B11
Hays County Solicits Bids for TxDOT-Spec Hot Mix Asphalt Replacement on Jacobs Well Road
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
IFB2026-B11
NAICS
237310
Hays County, Texas, is seeking bids for the removal and replacement of hot mix asphalt pavement on Jacobs Well Road, following Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) specifications. - Government Buyer: - Hays County Purchasing Office, San Marcos, Texas - Project follows TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) Special Specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of 6 inches of existing pavement (milling operations) - Installation of 4 inches of Type B Hot Mix Asphalt (TxDOT Special Specification 3076), estimated 7,100 square yards - Installation of 2-inch Type D Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay (TxDOT Special Specification 3077), estimated 7,100 square yards - Application of trail tack coat prior to overlay - Bonding course using Tracking-Resistant Asphalt Interlayer (TRAIL) or Spray Applied Underseal Membrane (TxDOT Special Specification 3084) - Flexible Pavement Structure Repair (TxDOT Item 351) as needed - Services Required: - Turnkey installation including milling, paving, and finishing - Traffic control and safety operations (signage, flaggers, pilot cars, reflective tabs) - Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) with daily bulk samples and cores - Post-paving cleanup - Resident notification and compliance with all TxDOT QA/QC and safety standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to TxDOT Special Specifications 3076 (Type B), 3077 (Type D), and 3084 (Bonding Course) - QA/QC testing and documentation required for each day’s work - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - All work must be completed within approximately 3 months from contract award - Bidders must provide turnkey pricing per square yard, inclusive of all project costs - No specific OEMs or proprietary vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting TxDOT standards.
Description
Hays County issues this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit bids to remove existing 6" and replace with 4" of Type B Hot Mix and 2" Type D Hot Mix Overlay on Jacobs Well Road. The project involves pavement removal and replacement using specified hot mix asphalt types. Bidders must submit proposals by June 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and bid forms for pricing per square yard for the project.