2026 High Density Mineral Bond

Background

The City of El Paso, Texas, is issuing a solicitation for the 2026 High Density Mineral Bond project under Solicitation No. 2026-0323. The purpose of this contract is to provide asphalt pavement preservation or surface treatment applications on bituminous surfaces, which aligns with the city's infrastructure maintenance and improvement goals.

Work Details

The contractor will be responsible for completing at least three projects of similar size and scope involving asphalt pavement preservation or surface treatment applications. This includes roadway surface preparation, application of an asphalt preservation or mineral bond-type surface treatment, traffic control implementation, and performance on public roadways or similar paved surfaces. Specific tasks include: - Distributing asphaltic materials evenly over road surfaces. - Operating batching plants for asphalt and concrete. - Finishing exposed surfaces of concrete paving and structures. - Installing communication cables and traffic signal systems. - Directing traffic in construction zones. - Operating various heavy machinery such as motor graders, excavators, and paving machines.

Period of Performance

The contract period is expected to begin upon award in September 2026 and will continue through the completion of the project as outlined in the bid specifications.

Place of Performance

The work will primarily take place within the City of El Paso, Texas, specifically on public roadways and infrastructure designated for maintenance under this contract.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate successful completion of at least three projects involving asphalt pavement preservation within the past five years. They must also comply with local regulations regarding prevailing wage rates for heavy and highway construction as adopted by the City Council. Additionally, bidders are required to submit certifications regarding non-collusion, indebtedness to the city, and compliance with anti-boycotting laws.