CITY OF SEYMOUR REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SKATE PARK CONCRETE PAD

Mar 25, 2025

CITY OF SEYMOUR REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SKATE PARK CONCRETE PAD

Issue Date: March 25, 2025

Bid Submission Deadline: April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm

Submission Location: City of Seymour, 301 N Washington, P.O. Box 31, Seymour TX 76380

Electronic submissions are not accepted.

Contact information:  Lauren Bush, City Secretary, 940-889-3148, lbush@cityofseymour.org

PROJECT OVERVIEW: The City of Seymour is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a concrete pad measuring 100’ (feet) x 50’ (feet) for a proposed skate park to be located at 300 E McLain, Seymour TX 76380. See included documents for location specifics.  The concrete pad must meet the following specifications and requirements.  Preferred timeline is between July 1st and July 15th, 2025.

GENERAL CONCRETE GUIDELINES FOR A SKATE PARK PAD:

  • Concrete should be poured to a minimum thickness of 4 inches with thickened (8”) edges.
  • Finish: Finish should be smooth, but not slick. 2-3 passes can accomplish this with a power trowel.
  • Recommend four inches of subbase compacted to 90% of its maximum unit weight.
  • Concrete shall be reinforced using #4 rebar spaced at 16 inches.
  • Air content should be 4-6%.
  • Slump shall be 1-4 inches and compressive strength shall be at least 3500 psi after 28 days.
  • Concrete shall contain at least five sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete.
  • Soft and yielding soils shall be excavated and replaced with suitable soils.
  • Forms shall extend the full depth of the concrete. Forms shall be of sufficient strength and staked to prevent springing or yielding after placement of concrete.
  • Concrete shall be deposited to the proper depth and spaded or vibrated to ensure proper consolidation.
  • Control Crack Joints: should be sawed approximately every 10’ square or as needed to fit the park layout.
  • Joints shall not vary more than 1/4 inch from their designated position.
  • Concrete should have a 1% grade in one direction. A crowned grade is not acceptable.
  • The top edges of the slab and all transverse joints shall be rounded with a finishing tool having a radius of 1/4 inch.
  • Pavement surfaces shall not vary more than 3/8 inch from the alignment and typical cross-section.

BID REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must submit a proposal including:

  1. Company Name, Address, and Contact Information
  2. Detailed Cost Estimate for Labor and Materials
  3. Estimated Project Timeline
  4. Proof of Liability Insurance
  5. References from Similar Past Projects

SELECTION CRITERIA: Bids will be evaluated based on:

  • Cost effectiveness
  • Experience with similar projects
  • Adherence to project specifications
  • Estimated completion timeline

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Bids must be received by April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm, City Hall: 301 N Washington Seymour TX 76380.  Late submissions will not be considered.

For questions or site visits, please contact Lauren Bush, City Secretary, 940-889-3148, or lbush@cityofseymour.org.

The City of Seymour reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding process.