Site work and paving for a road / highway in Belton, Texas. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway.

The specifications cover the minimum requirements for the County's need for Pavement Markings and Raised Pavement Markers. The specifications are not intended to eliminate any potential bidder from bidding; however, they are intended to outline the quality and service desired. If "exception" is the response, an explanation of the exception must be noted in the section provided. Failure to complete any sections may be considered as a non-responsive bidder. Question Deadline 11/21/2024 at 2:00 PM CT Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted to the Bell County Auditors Office, in writing, to ammy.james@bellcounty.texas.gov and tina.adams@bellcounty.texas.gov CONTRACT: This Bid, when properly accepted by Bell County, shall constitute a contract equally binding between the successful bidder and Bell County. The successful bidder may be required to sign an additional agreement containing terms necessary to ensure compliance with the bid. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: With the signing of a contract following the acceptance of a proposal and prior to commencement of the actual work, the contractor shall furnish performance and payment bonds in the amount of $100,000. Such bonds shall be executed by a corporate surety or corporate sureties in accordance with Article 7.19-1, Vernon's Texas Insurance Code. Such corporate surety/sureties shall be duly authorized and admitted to do business in the State of Texas and licensed in the State of Texas to issue fidelity and surety bonds with a Best Rating of "A" or better and have a bonding capacity adequate for the prescribed amount. Bell County reserves the right to accept or reject any surety company proposed by the respondent. In the event Bell County rejects the proposed surety company, the respondent shall be afforded five (5) additional days to submit the required bonds issued by a surety company acceptable to Bell County. Contractors must use the County's bond forms attached to this document. (Appendix I - Payment Bond form and Appendix J - Performance bond form). All bids may be awarded or rejected in total or in part at the sole discretion of the Commissioners Court. The Commissioners Court may waive any informality or irregularity. Bids may be awarded or rejected in any combination the Commissioners Court selects as the lowest and best bid(s) for the County, taking into consideration direct and indirect costs, including transport, maintenance, reliability, life cycle, warranties, and customer service after the sale.