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Council authorizes $1.18 million pressure-pave contract to preserve about 5.8 miles of city streets
Summary
The council approved a $1,183,852 service contract with Donaldson Construction Company LLC for pressure-pave asphalt preservation (a three-in-one treatment with crack seal, vapor membrane, and wearing surface), using about $800,000 from operations and additional savings to increase coverage to roughly 5.8 miles of streets.
The Waxahachie City Council authorized a service contract with Donaldson Construction Company LLC in the amount of $1,183,852 for pressure-pave asphalt preservation as part of the city's street-maintenance program.
Justin (city staff) explained Pressure Pave is a three-in-one product that includes crack sealing, a vapor membrane and a wearing surface; staff said the treatment typically lasts about 15 years when underlying pavement conditions are adequate. The proposed work would cover approximately 5.8 miles of streets at the quoted unit price, and the plan calls for using about $800,000 from the city's operational budget with the remainder coming from savings or other internal funds to reach the contract total.
Council moved and authorized the city manager to execute the contract; the motion carried by voice vote. Council members asked clarifying questions about how the product differs from previous sealers and staff confirmed Pressure Pave is a distinct preservation method combining multiple treatments.
Why it matters: The contract funds preventive maintenance across several miles of road, intended to extend pavement life and reduce future rehabilitation costs.
What’s next: Staff will finalize contract documents with Donaldson Construction and schedule the work on the listed streets; councilors indicated interest in follow-up details on street selection and unit prices.
