Texas DIR/ESBD #IFB2026-B15

Hays County Solicits Bids for Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) Reconstruction Project

Hays County, Texas is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) from CenterPoint Road to Rattler Road. - Government Buyer: Hays County Purchasing Office - Project Scope: - Full reconstruction of travel lanes in both directions (no median) - Addition of shoulders on both sides and construction of turn lanes - Major construction activities include: - Excavation (27,288 CY), embankment (7,535 CY), flexible base placement (11,840 CY), lime treatment, and asphalt paving (6,901 TON) - Installation of drainage infrastructure: corrugated metal pipes, reinforced concrete pipes, and safety end treatments - Erosion control: topsoil, seeding, vegetative watering, and soil retention blankets - Traffic control and mobilization services - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified; standard construction materials and methods are specified - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America provisions, environmental controls, and safety standards - Performance and payment bonds, insurance, and wage rate compliance - Multiple certifications and disclosures required (e.g., conflict of interest, Iran/Sudan/terrorist organization, Israel boycott, energy/firearm company discrimination) - Adherence to Hays County Code of Ethics and Historically Underutilized Business practices - Technical specifications, construction plans, and a geotechnical report are provided as attachments - Quantities and part numbers are specified for all major construction line items - Contract duration is 203 working days with no option years

Description

This solicitation is for the reconstruction of travel lanes in each direction on Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) from CenterPoint Road to Rattler Road. The project includes no median, shoulders on both sides, and turn lanes. The work involves road construction activities such as backfill services, digging, ditching, road grading, and rock stabilization. The customer for this project is Hays County, Texas.

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