Texas DIR/ESBD #IFB2026-B13

Hays County Solicits Bids for Fairview Road Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project

Hays County, Texas, is seeking bids for the Fairview Road Hot Mix Overlay project, focusing on asphalt pavement removal, replacement, and overlay in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) specifications. - Government Buyer: - Hays County Purchasing Office - Hays County Transportation Department - Products and Services Requested: - Removal of existing 5-inch pavement and replacement with 5 inches of Type B Hot Mix asphalt (approx. 1,500 square yards) - Installation of a 2-inch Superpave Type D Hot Mix Overlay (approx. 500 tons) - Milling operations to specified depths, including tie-ins and hauling off materials - Application of tack coat and specialized bonding courses (e.g., TRAIL) - Traffic control, safety operations, and post-paving cleanup - Quality control, testing, and pavement application/compaction services per TxDOT standards - Flexible pavement structure repair as needed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary vendors are named; materials must meet TxDOT specifications for hot-mix asphalt, aggregates, and additives - Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with 2024 TxDOT specifications for dense-graded and Superpave hot-mix asphalt, including requirements for aggregate quality, recycled materials (RAP/RAS), and performance standards - Payment is tied to quality and measured quantities (per square yard for Type B, per ton for Type D) - Bonding requirements: 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - Contractor responsible for traffic control, resident notification, and post-paving cleanup - Detailed quality control, testing, and reporting protocols required - Locations: - Work to be performed on Fairview Road, with oversight by Hays County Transportation Department (Kyle, TX) - Contracting managed by Hays County Purchasing Office (San Marcos, TX)

Description

Hays County issues this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit bids for removing the existing 5 inches of pavement and replacing it with 5 inches of Type B Hot Mix asphalt, along with a 2 inch Superpave Type D Hot Mix Overlay on Fairview Road. The project involves asphalt paving and overlay work, and bidders are required to review attached specifications and maps. Responses must be submitted via the Texas SmartBuy portal by June 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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