Live Oak council awards Phase 3 2022 bond street-improvements bid to Texas Materials Group

The Live Oak City Council on Feb. 25 voted 5-0 to award a contract for Phase 3 of the city’s 2022 bond street, bridge and sidewalk improvements to Texas Materials Group for $1,221,852.

City staff told the council the company’s base bid came in lower than estimated and additive alternates could be selected, meaning the city can complete the streets originally planned for Phase 3. “We received last week. The Texas Materials Group had a base bid amount of $756,000 and change with additive alternates totaling another $465,000,” staff said, explaining the ability to choose alternates based on final amounts.

The award covers the base bid and the selected additive alternates. Staff said they will return with a final change order to reconcile precise dollars remaining and to ensure the total does not exceed the bond authorization. “We’ll come back with a final change order to get that final number in hand,” staff said.

Council members praised the contractor’s work and the project’s progress. “They’ve done a great job in all these phases,” Councilman Simmick said, and council members noted the program will result in roughly 25% of the city’s streets being reconstructed when Phase 3 is complete.

The resolution was approved by a roll-call vote recorded as 5-0. The council also noted a project map is available online for residents to view planned streets and schedules.

City staff said minor final adjustments remain and will be handled through a subsequent change order prior to final payment reconciliation.