East Congressman Soloman P. Ortiz/CR 44 Bridge Improvement Project

The East Congressman Soloman P. Ortiz/CR 44 Bridge Improvement Project involves the replacement of an existing bridge structure and culvert crossing under County Road 44. The project includes the demolition of the existing concrete bridge structure and corrugated metal arch pipe, and the construction of a new cast-in-place reinforced concrete box culvert structure. The project also includes the construction of riprap, new asphalt pavement section, traffic control, and associated storm water pollution prevention measures. The contract was awarded to RXDX, LLC and AZ Rebar Construction, Inc. with base bid amounts of $485,860.00 and $520,432.00, respectively. • The project has a base bid and an additive bid • The base bid includes the replacement of the existing bridge structure and culvert crossing • The additive bid includes the clearing, removal, and disposal of existing brush and trees • The contract was awarded to two vendors, RXDX, LLC and AZ Rebar Construction, Inc. • The contract administrator for the project is Edward Herrera, the Nueces County Community Service and Inland Parks Director