Texas DIR/ESBD #RFB2026-023

Waco Solicits Bids for Major Bridge and Roadway Reconstruction (Speegleville Bridge Project)

The City of Waco, Texas, is soliciting bids for the Speegleville Bridge Over Middle Bosque Replacement project, a large-scale, federally funded infrastructure initiative managed in cooperation with TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. - Government Buyer: - City of Waco, Purchasing Services (Paul Campos, Purchasing Agent) - Project Scope: - Reconstruction of approximately 2,200 linear feet of Speegleville Road, expanding to a four-lane roadway with a striped median - Construction of two new 670-foot bridges over the Middle Bosque River - Installation of about 1,500 linear feet of storm drainpipes and culverts - Construction of pedestrian sidewalks on both sides of the roadway - Extensive demolition, grading, paving, drainage, bridgework, lighting, and landscaping - Products/Services Requested (selected examples): - Roadway excavation (11,000 units, part 110-7001) - Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (multiple types and thicknesses, e.g., 1.5" HMAC TY D, part 341-7050) - Reinforced concrete slabs (57,578 units, part 422-7001) - Prestressed concrete girders (6,670 units, part 425-7005) - LED roadway luminaires (20 units, part 610) - Guardrails, crash cushions, reflective pavement markings, and signage - Stormwater pollution prevention, trench safety, and traffic control services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prime contractor must self-perform at least 30% of the work - Compliance with Buy America, prevailing wage rates, and federal/state safety and environmental regulations - Liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for late completion - Project duration: 700 days to substantial completion, 730 days to final completion - Federally funded and subject to TxDOT and FHWA oversight - No specific OEMs or proprietary brands are named; products must meet TxDOT and federal specifications - Estimated contract value: $17–17.3 million

Description

The City of Waco is soliciting sealed bids for the Speegleville Bridge Over the Middle Bosque Replacement project. The project involves reconstructing approximately 2,200 linear feet of roadway, adding lanes, and constructing two bridges over the Middle Bosque River, each 670 feet in length. Additional work includes installation of storm drainpipes, culverts, and pedestrian sidewalks. Bids are due by July 29, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, via Zoom.

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