FM 973 continuous left turn lane contract awarded to low bidder

Bids were opened yesterday for the TXDOT improvements along FM 973, constructing a continuous left turn lane and revised shoulders from Blake Manor heading south to just past LaPoynor Street. The low bidder was Aaron Concrete, with the winning bid at $212,485.12 coming in 30% under the engineer’s opinion of estimated costs to construct. WHOOP!

TXDOT will officially award the project to Aaron Concrete at the end of the month. Then TXDOT and Aaron Concrete will meet for the preconstruction meeting about 6 weeks later and the Notice to Proceed can be issued right thereafter. In just about 2 months you can expect to see dirt turning and roadway improvements moving forward.

Dwyer Realty Companies, through its partnership entity WildHorse Creekside Development Corporation, is funding the full construction costs of the referenced FM 973 turn lane and shoulder improvements on behalf of the City of Manor in their contract with TXDOT. WildHorse Creek is only responsible for just about 50% of the total costs to construct, based upon its ultimate traffic generation requirements. WildHorse Creek, via Dwyer Realty, agreed to partner with the City of Manor and advance funds for the related construction, with credits/cost allocations applied to future developments planned along FM 973.