BRIDGEPORT, Texas — The Bridgeport City Council on July 14 voted unanimously to award a construction agreement to Major Works LLC for approximately $908,874.15 to perform asphalt rehabilitation on selected city streets and one parking lot.

Public Works Director James Yell told the council the city received a single bid from Major Works, the contractor that has performed related street work for the city. "We received 1 bid, Major Works. This is the same company that's been doing the street work through this project," Yell said, and staff recommended awarding the contract based on past performance and pricing.

Councilmembers asked about warranty and settlement concerns when new patches settle after paving. Yell said the city normally requires a two-year bond period for this type of work. Councilmembers also raised recurring drainage and low-point issues on sections including Second Street; staff cautioned that some problem areas may need more extensive drainage work than a surface rehabilitation can provide.

The motion to award the contract was made by Matt Matthews and seconded by Sylvia Ramirez; the council approved the measure on a 5-0 vote.

Project background and next steps: staff said the award covers rehabilitation work identified in the city's street program; a more comprehensive citywide map of prioritized streets is being finalized and will be provided to council. The public-works director and councilmembers noted that careful sequencing matters: the city does not want to repave only to have utilities or other projects reopen newly paved areas.

Fiscal and oversight details: the approved agreement includes standard bonding and warranty provisions; staff will monitor contractor performance during project execution and during the warranty period.