Bexar County Public WorksIssuing agency·Texas·via CivCast, the bid board Texas civil engineers advertise on**Bexar County **
**Public Works Department **
Bent Canyon Extension Project The Bent Canyon Extension Project is located in northwest Bexar County. The objective of the Project is to close the existing gap on Bent Canyon between Bricewood Run and Prairie Way Boulevard.
Note: SAWS will be joint bidding with Bexar County to adjust and/or replace existing services within the project limits.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Bexar County Public Works Building, Board Room, 1948 Probandt Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78214.
Deadline for Questions are due by Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM through www.civcastusa.com in the Q&A portal or to the Senior Contract Specialist, Jonathan Preiss, CTPM, jonathan.preiss@bexar.org (CC: dwegmann@bexar.org). You will be notified of this addendum automatically through email.
Sealed bids for furnishing all the labor and materials and doing all work in connection with the Bent Canyon Extension Project will be received by the Bexar County Purchasing Department, 1103 S. Frio, Purchasing Suite, San Antonio, Texas 78207, until exactly 10:00 AM, local time on Friday, October 23, 2026, at which time all bids received will be open and read aloud. Time is of the essence. Bids received after the exact time and date set for submission above will be unopened. Online bidding is also available through www.civcast.com.
Note: Online bidding will open one week before bid opening.
Type of work: Construction
Pre-bid meeting: September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Chicago) — Bexar County Public Works — 1948 Probandt St. San Antonio, Texas 78214
Bid opening: October 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Chicago) — Bexar County Purchasing Department — 1103 South Frio, Purchasing Suite, San Antonio, Texas, 78207
Questions due: October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Chicago)
Questions asked: 27
Bid documents (download requires a free CivCast account):
The project involves furnishing all labor and materials and doing all work in connection with the Bent Canyon Extension Project. SAWS will be joint bidding with Bexar County to adjust and/or replace existing services within the project limits.
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"<p>The project duration is 210 working days. The bid acknowledgement form is amended to show the correct amount. </p>""f163f597-3ec5-4518-baa5-e234284fd534""2026-10-09T14:36:56.018Z"false"<p>Existing rock rip rap that is not in conflict with any proposed work will remain in place. Any rip rap in conflict with proposed work will be removed and paid under Item 0100-7002 Preparing ROW.</p>""bc36cab4-8e2b-47d0-a37d-2e4bbf412b98""2026-10-09T14:37:07.921Z"false"<p>As part of this Addendum #1, the bid items shown on sheet 6 Summary of Quantities will be modified to reflect Seeding and Topsoil instead of Block Sodding.</p>""a1391647-47a5-44ef-9348-58c781750265""2026-10-09T14:37:17.576Z"false"<p>The prop arch pipe is design 1, this is called out on page 50. Dimensions are per Spec.</p>""6b2de70e-bc85-4229-911a-8a703e25863b""2026-10-09T14:37:28.239Z"false"<p>There is no lime application to the subgrade called out in the plans.</p>""91dd3452-ba7e-4c33-a1e8-63c27cb8751f""2026-10-09T14:37:40.195Z"false"<p>Yes, Channel Lining is specifically for the concrete block wall. The other drainage channels are quantified as concrete riprap.</p>""f6c27db0-fe2e-4b2f-a669-235a618e0366""2026-10-09T14:37:51.784Z"false"<p>The riprap item to be removed is only at the trapezoidal concrete channel across Briceway Fall. Existing features are shown under proposed linework to quantify. The curb to be removed is at the tie-in points on each end of the project limits. Sidewalk is paid for by SY (bid item 0531-7003) & curb is paid for by LF (bid item 0529-7001 and 0529-7016) and is called out as such in the plans and bid form.</p>""de38aac8-62f7-416e-b3db-75278aaa5af2""2026-10-09T14:38:03.621Z"false"<p>There is an existing box culvert that will tie into the junction box. Plan sheet revisions associated with this addendum #1 will show the existing box culvert shaded out. The portion of the existing culvert that requires removal will be paid under bid item 0496-7008.</p>""782282c4-dddc-4770-ad83-cb632575d864""2026-10-09T14:38:19.09Z"false"<p>Grate and Frame detail is located on page 26 “ROADWAY MISCELLANEOUS DETAIL SHEET”</p>""66bf54e8-76d3-4f39-a4b5-da64fb275ab7""2026-10-09T14:38:33.719Z"false"<p>Yes, bid item 0471-7003 is for the concrete flume detail which includes all concrete, rebar, & grate & frame provided on the detail on page 26. The location of this flume is at the toe of the retaining wall, which is located on page 22.</p>""70ace599-d107-4beb-a063-e678048357dd""2026-10-09T14:38:49.442Z"false"<p>The retaining wall flume is paid for under bid item 420-7150 CL A CONC (CHANNEL LINING). The description on retaining wall flume detail will be updated to show pay item 420</p>""cb58fd9f-542e-4c3e-93e0-7e73fcdbeafc""2026-10-09T14:39:03.636Z"false"<p>The bid form has been updated to match the description in the plans. </p>""10ce10d5-1899-44ab-ad49-f6fd710e8f04""2026-10-09T14:39:25.411Z"false"<p>The bid form has been updated to match the description in the plans.</p>""8ed42987-e4b4-4ba7-973a-812076313d8c""2026-10-09T14:39:34.077Z"false"<p>The Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost is approximately $2.2 million.</p>""1da9b537-5987-435e-8c1e-a66f6009f577""2026-10-09T14:39:53.937Z"false"<p>The volume of topsoil to be stripped is included in the excavation totals in applicable areas.</p>""6a371c0e-c869-4476-ab94-99d886e79e31""2026-10-09T14:40:05.836Z"false"<p>Quantities for topsoil to be placed were not included in the embankment quantities. Topsoil is paid under bid item 0161-7002.</p>""ad978310-30e2-41ba-a4b6-e7342009b5e6""2026-10-09T14:40:19.267Z"false"<p>Bexar County has contracted HDR Engineering to provide construction inspection services.</p>""7b39ebe8-3bd7-43a8-abfc-58c49cc4e33f""2026-10-09T14:40:30.873Z"false"<p>All known utilities are either cleared or part of the joint-bid plans.</p>""937bf665-8396-4cb8-b879-e9b7bf3c75cc""2026-10-09T14:40:39.877Z"false"<p>All subsidiary items are listed in the plan summary sheets. </p>""6fdea5da-319d-4edc-8a14-17ff9f9a188a""2026-10-09T14:40:52.461Z"false"<p>Cross section files will be provided to the successful bidder on the project. </p>""2c82269b-a972-4bd0-9f18-cd9ccb5db17a""2026-10-09T14:41:07.166Z"false"<p>There is no requirement for a field office on the project. </p>""daabd04f-fc2a-480f-8f0b-65c6892d308a""2026-10-09T14:41:17.431Z"false"<p>No, but please refer to upfront documents and project manual for insurance requirements.</p>""72815726-20eb-4fa4-a845-782a1aa6f607""2026-10-09T14:41:27.513Z"false"<p>No, but please refer to upfront documents and project manual for bond requirements.</p>""b6d4929c-d6f2-4260-9f23-6ef7efec361d""2026-10-09T14:41:42.352Z"false"<p>Material meeting the requirements of the Embankment Specification (0132-7001) required on the project may be used.</p>""360bff78-9156-48ef-859c-fcdef78a9434""2026-10-09T14:41:53.742Z"false"<p>See specifications associated with Bid Item 0132-7001</p>""8d63a5b4-ba76-48b9-bdb3-d4bca00c462a""2026-10-09T14:42:02.332Z"false"<p>Contractors do not need to be TxDOT pre-qualified.</p>""a8fd31fc-b656-4a97-94e6-dfc95dc93c0f""2026-10-09T14:42:14.897Z"false"<p>Q1: The project limits do not include FM 1560 which makes that portion of the question irrelevant. All known utilities are shown on the plans, and any known conflicts are included as part of the joint-bid plans for SAWS.</p><p>Q2: Refer to the Geotechnical report for soil classification. If unsuitable material is encountered payment for removal would be per the Bid Item 0110-7001 Excavation (Roadway)</p><p>Q3: Excess excavation is the responsibility of the contractor. There is no designated disposal site.</p><p>Q4: Please refer to the upfront purchasing documents and requirements provided in the bid package.</p><p>Q5: Please refer to the plans and bid form for items associated with SW3P items. The Prime will carry all responsibility for permitting.</p>""7c1fb448-0a9e-4631-98b1-73e34353484a""2026-10-09T14:42:32.431Z"falseMost Texas work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.
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