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8518
Oounty
Atascosa Gonzales
I r ion Montagu* Montague Donley Gray Harrison Knox Limestone Limestone Moore Starr Upton Upshur Wilson Stonewall Burleson Burleson Burleson Burleson Erath Hopkins Cherokee-Houston Cherokee-Houston Kerr Kerr Lipscomb Morris Morris Morris Morris Ochiltree Throckmortj
Hovember 20, 1933
Minutes of the One-Hundred Seventy-fourth Meeting of the State Highway Commission, held in the State Highway Building, with the following members present:
John Wood f. R. Ely D. K, Martin Glbb Oilchrigt
Chairman Member Member State Highway Engineer
I t ia ordered by the Commission that each of the following contracta hawing heen examined by the Commission and i t being found that i t complies with the order of award by the Commission are hereby approved in accordance with Section 12, Chapter 186, General Laws of Texas as passed by the 1926 Legislature, 39th Regular Session .
Prpj. Be. Unit Length, Date Award Contractor Amount
BBS BBS
BBK HBH BBS; BBS BBS HBH HEM NRS NHH NHS NRS NRS NRH NRH NRM NRH NRM
NRS
NRH
NRH NRH NRM NRS NRH NRS NRH NRH
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166 I 2.160 10-19*33 H.B. Zachry 183-D I 2.350 10-19-33 C. H. Foley 666-A I 10.466 10-19-03 G. B. Dyson 696-C I 12.436 10-19-33 C. H. Foley 595-C I 0.914 10-19-33 C. H. Foley 438-B I 11.476 10-30-33 She McEnight Company 661 I 6.382 10-30-33 B. f. McKinney 646-B I I 9.559 10-30-33 Gifford-Hill & Co. Inc. 677-A I 13.545 10-30-33 B. B. Stroup 161 I I 5.380 10-30-33 J. P. Foty 161 I I 0.384 10-00-33 J. P. Foty 688-0 I I 14.683 10-00-03 Cocke and Braden S77-A I 15.129 10-30-33 Brown and Boot 649-0 I 6.439 10-00-33 Hannah and Hall 646-A I 7.820 10-30-33 Oran Speer & J. Spencer 665-f I 11.221 10-30-33 J. V. Goodrum 587-B I 0.187 10-30-33 Buckner Brothers 620-1 I 8.010 11-7-33 S. & H. Construction Co. 620-E I 11-7-33 Austin Bridge Co. 620-E I Br. 11-7-33 Austin Bridge Co. 620-F I Br. 11-7-33 S. & H. Construction Co. 673-A I 0.002 11-7-33 G. ff. Condon Company 675-0 I I 9.908 11-7-33 Gifford-Hill & Co. Inc.
499-C I 3.831 11-7-33 Buckner Brothers
499-0 I Br. 11-7-33 1. H. Lacy Oompany 245-0 I I 4.842 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co. 240*6 I I 0.922 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co. 662-B I 0.063 11-7-33 L. M. Maekey 208 I I 4.384 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co. 208 I I 5.074 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co. 220 I I 2.605 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co. 362 I I 4.324 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co. 662-A I Br. 11-7-33 Austin Bridge Co. i 685*0 I 0.871 11-7-33 Lone Star Const. Co.
$ 12, 33, 49, 67,
32, 59, 53, 57,
118, 8,
99, 39, 33, 75, 71, 80, 51, 23, 16, 7,
13, 101,
828.60 951.60 722.94 507,29 616.72 321.74 402.82 738.00 616.55 676.98 374,83 634.21 799.06 686.03 455.64 600.391 335.47 544.40 352.22 186.94 367.091 988.51 188.99
53,402.64
89,672.69 20,318.46 6,249.04
24,636.72 4,681.90 5,999.00 3,618.55 5,121.40
23,031.19 39,199.41
8519
County Atascosa Atascosa Bazar
Cooke
Ballam Dallas Dallas
f t . B*nd
Gillespie Jackson Jackson
Jasper Jasper Jasper Jasper
Leon Leon
McCulloch McLennan
Presidio Presidio
Bunnels
Sutton Sutton
Val Verde Val Verde Van Zandt
Wharton Wharton
8520
November 20, 1933
I t is ordered by the Commission that each of the following projects, having heen satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plaA and specifications and approved changes, is hereby accepted as recommends] in the report of the Engineer, and that a l l monies due on each final estimate be paid the respective contractor. Proj. Bm.
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S628-D S62S-C F633-A "B"
S1027-B
F497-B F24 «E» 139 "B* Cont.3
F637-A
F631-1 "B" S1018-A S1010-B
F30-A »E» F30-A "B" Cont. 3 P350 "B" P30-D "E«
F453-J »E" F453-A "E"
S118-A F614-C
F641-B 7641-B
F267
F617-C F617-C
»E" Cont. 1 HEM Cont. 2
"E" Reop.
Contractor Bate Comelet Heldenfels Bros, 10-10-33 Heldenfels Bros. 10-10-33 B. W. Briggs * Co. 10- 9-33
Ben Sira & Co. 8-26-33
Dexter Const. Co. 9-22-33 J. f. Abbott Const. Co. 9- 9-33 Jno. W. Abbott Const. Co. 9-30-33
Brown & Boot, Inc. 9-22-33
Lone Star Const. Co. 9-21-33 •W. W. Vann & Co. 9-26-33 Hidalgo Const. Co. 10-11-33
Jensen Const. Co. 10-11-33 Brown & Boot, Inc. 10-25-33 Uecom & Johnson 10-25-33 Mecom & Johnson 10-25-33
Anderson & Bmpie 9- 9-33 Anderson & Bmpie 9- 9-33
Standlfer Bros. 9-20-33 West & Womaek 10-31-33
D.H. Buchanan Const. Co. 9- 5-33 D.H. Buchanan Const. Co. 9- 5-33
Bontke Bros. 9- 8-33
Womack-Henning Co. 10-10-33 Tom Archer & Co. 10-10-33
J. L. & B. A. Vilbig, Inc. 10-13-33 Gifford-Hill & Co., Inc. 9-28-33 L. H. Lacy Co. 9-18-33
Word & Worrell 10-7-33 Word & Worrell 10-7-33
S4S7-A F411-A "E" 784 Reop.
8723-D F518-D "E"
In food Oounty. i t is ordered by the Commission that the "Release of County Escrow Agreements* for the following projects be ap-provedand that a l l balances on deposit in the Security Trust Company of Austin, as well as securities held in trust by the American Rational Bank of Austin he released to food County.
Project
1-10*0-2
Pnlt Hwy.
37
location
Across Hood Oounty
Oo. rands Release*,
5
$ 30,000.00
The amount of "County Ponds Released" is the balance due from lood County on this project and is hereby transferred to State Ponds.
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8621
November 20, 1933
In the following counties, i n i t i a l construction appropriations of State and National Recovery funds totaling the amounts shown are herehy made, i t heing the intention to make these improvements without county participation, the sole obligation of the counties being to f u r n i * and fence without cost to the State, such right-of-way as may he required Previous orders of the Commission which may be in conflict with this procedure are hereby voided.
Length County Proi. Hwy. M,le* Type of Const. Limit* Appropriatic i
Aransas
Bafugio
San Jacinto
Blanca
Gillespie
Pannin
Bowie
Brazoria
Harris
Jasper
Presidio
Young
Newtonfe Jasper
Crane
Harrison
Hale
Karnes
HBM 69 57 Part I
NRS 758-57
NRS 156 698-D
NRS 723
NRH-M 631-E
NRM 63 & 464-C
66
9
5
NRM 101 e NHH 679 36 & SP 880*0
NRM 565 -0
NRH 30 A & D NRH 664-3
19
8
3
120 885*3
NRH 339 & S. P. 63 1053-3
NRH B63-0 1
9RM 481-P 43
1.911 Widening existing shell surf.ere. l a Rockport
0.403 Flattening Slopes & improvement of Drainage
8.103 Gravel Base Course
11.533 Dbl.Bit.Surf.Treat.
9.756 Cal.Be.Cre. with Dbl. Bit. Surf.Tr.
0.336 Or..Dr.Strs. & Cone. Pavement
0.220 Gr.,Dr.Strs.& Gone. Pavement
12.999 Gr.,Dr.Strs.& Cone. Pavement
0.490 Gr.,Dr.Strs.& Cone. Pavement
0.597 Concrete Pavement
2.614 Gr.,Dr.Strs.& Cone. Pvt.through Underpass
13.643 Gr.,Dr.Strs.&Cal. Be. Crs.
4.872 I r . Ore Top Soil Be.Crs.with Ed.Oil Surf.Treat.
Within City Lim. $ 5,322.84 of Rockport
1.5 Miles N. I . of Tlvoli to the Calhoun Co. I^ne
5.4 Mi. H. of Cold Springs to Point Blank
10,738.86
56,889.87
Johnson City B. 24,803.10 11.533 Milss
Kendall Co. L. to 33,270.57 Fredericksburg
In City of Bonham 43,373.73
In DeKalb 10,164.75
Alvin to the Harris County Line 345,262.11
Marlboro Drive to 23,721*42 BraysSayou in Houston
In Kirbyville 23,751.01
2 Mi.W. of 52,738.78 Palaana to the Brewster C.L.
Throckmorton Co.L. 109,515.84 to Hew Castle
Jasper Co.Line to 48,340.58 a point 2.8 mi.W. of Hewton
1.496 Gr.,Cal.Bs.Crs.& Ector County Line 34,033.06 Tri.Asph.Surf.Treat. to Ward County L.
BBS 721-7
HBM 434-D
1.643 Gr.,Dr.Strs.& Ir.Ore In City of Mar-Top Soil Bs.Crs.with shall Rd.Oil Surf.Tr.
194 4.407 Cal.Bs.Crs.with Dbl. Plainview N.W. Bit.Surf.Tr. 4.4 Miles
16 0.154 Crusher Bun Limestone Within Karnes Bs.Crs.with Two-Ore. City Limestone Bock Asph. Surf.Crs.
43,687.20
51,410.63
6,180.06
8521
Oounty
SI Paso
Reagan
Lampasas
Coleman & McCulloch
Sutton
Reeves
Sills & Kaufman
Deaf Smith
San Patricio
Nacogdoches & San Augustine
Bexar
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Pro.1. Hwy.
NRM 439% » t 1
Length Miles Type of Const.
2.821 0.64 Miles of Crusher-Bun Br.St.Bs.A Bit.Cone. Pvt. & 2.18 Mi. of Bit.Cone.Pvt.
November 20, 1933
iiffiULS.
Within City of XI Peso
Appropriation
BBS 99 717-B
BBS 669-B 66
0.267 Or.,Dr.Strs.,Cel.Be. Within City of Crs. with Tri.Asph. Big lake Surf. Treatment.
Overpass & Bridge GC&SP Ey.&Sulphur Creek Hear Lampasas
HBH 668-B
16
27
Briscoe
Coleman
Oldham
HBH 425-A,B,C & D
HBH 1 & 242-A 196 \k SP 523
BBS 34 672-0
HBH 639 - E 33
NRS 657- E 9 S.P. 886-E
NRS 658- A 7
SHE 112-B 9
BBS 86 719-A
0.103 Lg.Brdg.-2 Steel Thru Colorado By.beta, truss spans f loor slab, Brady & Rockwood 6 cone.deck girder spans
1.272 Concrete Deck Girder Horth Llano Bv.ap-Brdg. & Hdway Approaches proximately 30
miles E. of Sonora
0.917 2 Cone. Deck Girder Brdgs. & Rdwy. Approaches
0.388 2 Brdgs. Steel Trues Span & I Beam Spans
6.531 Gr.& Dr.Strs.
5.058 Gr.&Dr.Strs.
2.893 Gr.&Dr.Strs.
13.727 Gr.&Dr.Strs.
0.585 Gr.&Dr.Strs.& Cal. Crs. with Dbl .Bi t . Surf. Treatment
368-C 16 4.080 Gr.& Dr.Strs.
IH-M 13 543-0
8.541 Gr.A Dr. Strs.
Betw.Kent & Toyah
At Trinity B.v. & Levee Borrow Fits betw. Ennis and Kaufman
Hereford f. to the Castro C.L.
Mathis towards the Hueces Rv.
13.5 Mi.2. of Nacogdoches to the Shelhy 0. L.
San Antonio to 1 Mi.S. of Leon Springs
In Silverton
Rockwood South to the Colorado Rv.
4.5 Mi. f. of Wil-dorado to Vega
$ 62,189.1\
2,528.8 j
50,574.1r
74,220.7 I
56,876.1f
41,433.69
121,165.3
24,389.41
54,548.4!
95,793.8
158,696.1(
16,872.9;!
28,079.2 r
15,430.7
Total
A.F.S.-33-370
1,716,302.61
8622
8520
8624
8525
8626
8627
8628
8629
8530
8531
8532
i J
November 20, 1933
In Lamar County, i t is ordered by the Commission that the sum of $5,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of constructing the Deport Loop on Highway Ho. 49, with the understanding that the State Highway Department does not assume maintenance of this Loop.
A.F.E.-33-371 I n Polk County, i t is ordered by the Commission that 12 miles
of Highway No. 146 be taken over for maintenance, from Livingston to the Oil Field, on the condition that the County furnish not less than 100 Pt.right-of-way, and with the further understanding that the County w i l l furnish, free of cost to the Highway Department, a l l gravel and material that w i l l be necessary for the proper maintenance of such road.
I t is ordered by the Commission, that in Heal County an appropriation of $5,000.00 be made for the purpose of grubbing on Highway No. 4, from Leakey North, and that an estimate be made of the cost of clearing and grubbing the entire distance from Leakey to the Kerr County L i M - A,F,B.~33-372
November 21, 1933
It is ordered by the Commission that the State Highway Department participate in the cost of constructing a 60 Ft. street from Ave. "0" in Clifton, in Bosque County, three blocks to Ave. "D", to the extent of the cost of 18 feet through the center of the street, exclusive of curb and gutters. ( \ o ~ \ )
I t is ordered by the Commission that the application of Cameron County for a designation of a highway from Brownsville to Boca Chlea be referred to the State Highway Engineer for investigation and report.
I t is ordered by the Commission that Highway Ho. 143 be located from Vega, in Oldham County, hy way of Hereford, in Deaf Smith County, to Dlmmitt, in Castro County, provided that Counties agree in advance to use whatever Civil Works Administration allotment they receive for the improvement of such roads.
, ;
I t is ordered by the Commission that the State Highway Engineer be instructed to make location and prepare right-of-way map for Highway Ho. 3, in Colorado and Fayette Counties, from a point near Flatonia, to a point at or near Columbus, so that the Counties may secure right-of-waj on approved location, and with the understanding that construction w i l l not begin until funds are available.
In Galveston County,, i t is ordered by the Commission that the State Highway Department make a survey, and investigation of the Port Bolivar Ferry, with a view of determining the advisability of purchasing and operating said Ferry, provided the owners of the Ferry and the State Highway Department can agree upon a fair andequitable price for such ferry.
In Jack & Young Countiea. i t is ordered by the Commission that the State Highway Engineer be authorised to make location of Highway from Olney, in Young County, by way of Jermyn, to Connection with Highwa; No. 66, near the town of Jacksboro.
I t is ordered by the Commission that the State Highway Engineer be instructed to make location where necessary on Highway Ho. 40, from Kaufman to Henderson County Line, so that Kaufman County may secure necessary right-of-way.
WHEREAS, certain property owners in Kenedy County have heretofor, agreed to furnish right-of-way for an extension of Highway N„. 96, throu, h Kenedy County, at such time as the Highway Department was ready to con-struct such road, and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Hilton West, Member of Congress from the 15th District of Texas, has assured interested citizens throughout Texas, particularly in Kleberg, Kenedy, Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces and Willacy Counties, that funds are now available from the Civil forks Administrate a, or other Federal Agencies, for the construction <f such road, order ia therefore made by the Commission, and the State Highway Engineer is
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8622
8503
8534
8505
8506
8537
8538
November 21, 1933 Continued -
instructed to proceed with the survey and location of such Highway, and that said property owners in Kanedy County and Kleberg County be requested to execute the deeds to the State of Texas on location to be approved by the State Highway Commission, in order that construction may proceed, in accordance with the representations made hy the H0norahl Hilton West.
WHEHEAS, the Texas Belief Commission has made an application for construction of Unit I , to include grading and drainage structures and Unit 2, to include caliche and limestone base course on SP 1045-B, Highway H0. 178, in Moore County, from Dumas to Hartley County Line, a distance of 10.63 miles, and
WHEREAS, said Texas Belief Commission has requested the State Highway Department to pay the cost of materiel required up to $7500.00, and the cost of supervision in the amount of $5800.00, i t is therefore ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of $13,300.00 be made to cover the cost of material and supervision of said project, i t being understood that the Texas Belief Commission w i l l appropriate the balance of $81,800.00 to complete said project.
A.P.E.-33-373
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Public Roads has expressed concern as to the further improvement of Secondary projects under the National Recover Act where such projects, as submitted, include only grading and drainage structures.
THEREFORE, the intention of the State Highway Commission, where such projects are on the Highway System, is declared to be as follows:
FIRST, that upon completion, such projects shall be put under maintenance and shall not be allowed to deteriorate, but, on the contra shall be improved as much as practicable with maintenance aad betterment funds.
SECOND, that when necessity exists for additional surfacing and funda are available, the Commission w i l l gladly make provisions for further improvement.
On Secondary projects off the State Highway System, the State Highway Commission is without authority to further improve such roads.
In Ellis and Kaufman Counties, on bids received November 11, 193 contract for constructing Trinity River Bridge 1-150' steel truss span, 4-40' & 49-28' steel I-beam spans, concrete slabs, 22' Roadway, concrete piera and treated timber pile benta; two Levee Borrow Pit bridges each consisting of 4-28'-6" spans; and embankment approaches, located between Ennis and Kaufman, a distance of .388 miles, on State Highway Ho. 34, NRS 672-C, ia awarded to Austin Bridge Company, Dallas, Texas, for $110,150.22, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Befugio County, on bids received November 11, 1933, contract for flattening slopes and improvement of drainage from 1.5 miles North-east of Tivoli to the Calhoun County Line , a distance of 0.403 miles, on State Highway No. 57, NRS 753, is awarded to Heldenfels Bros., Rockport, Texas, for $9,762.60, which is the lowest and best bid.
In San Saba County, on bids received October 30, 1933, contract for constructing Elm Creek Bridge, and three Simpson Creek Bridges, consisting of 2,4, 4 and 6 spans respectively # 28'-6", concrete girder spans, 24' roadway, concrete railing, concrete spread footing bents and cantilever type abutments, and constructing 6 spans 5' x 5' x 24' skewed multiple box culvert. located near San Saba, a distance of 504.2 Ft. on State Highway H0. 81, NRS 734-B, is awarded to Crouch & NolanfL, Strawn, Texas, for $31,355.86, which ie the lowest and best bid.
In San Saba Countyr on bids received October 30, 1933, contract for grading and small drainage structures from San Saba South 5.4 miles a distance of 5.412 miles, on State Highway He. 81,NRS 734-B, is awarded to Barker Brothers, Fort Worth, Texas, for $46,549.33, which is the lowest and best bid.
165
Novembers 1930
In Smith County onbids recelyedOctober 30, 1933, contract fo r IronOre Ton Soil Raso Course&RoadOil SurfaceTreatment fromTyler East 9.744 miles, adistance of S.744 miles, on State RigbwayNo. 17S, NRS S93DA, i s awarded to C. a. & J. N. V^o ig , Dallas, Texas, for $S0,309.09, wblcbls tbe lowes tandbes tb id .
In SterllngCounty onbidsrecelyedOctober 30, 1933, contract for Oradlng&Dralnage Structures from tbe intersection wltbRigbway No. 9, toanolntl.7mlloe Nest, adistance of 1.4S3 miles, onState RlgbwayNo^ 1S9, NRS S91DA, isawarded toRannab&Rall, Naco, Texas, for $S,409.40, wbiobis tbe lowest andbostbld.
InNilbarger County onbldsreoeiyed October 30, 1933, contract for CrusbedConglomerate Orayol Base Course fromSmlles Soutbof Vornon t o 7 . 1 miles Soutbof Vemon, adistance of 4.107 miles, onStateRlgbwa^ N^. 23, NRS S96D0, isawarded toTbeAmleslteComuany, Dallas, Texas, for $2S,230.9S, wbicb is tbe lowest andbos tb ld .
Noyember 22, 1933
In Arcber County, onbids recelyed Noyember 20, 1933, contract for Asubalt Macadam Surface Course fromlabe Creek to Nindtborst, a distance of 12.495 milesonState RlgbwayNo. SS, NRSS47-C, isawarded to Amiesite ConstructlonComuany, Dallas, T^xas, for $103,710.73, wbicb i s tbo lowest andbos tb ld .
InBaxarand Comal Counties, onbids received Bovember 20, 1933, oontraot fo r oonstruotlngSaladoCreek Bridge, 13 snans^29'DS", skewed oonoreteglrder spans, 24' roadway, MudCreekOverflowBrldge, 3-10xl2xS^ MBC, Mud Creek Bridge, Ssnens02S'DS", 24' roadway, Cibolo Biver Bridge, 17 spans a^34'DS" skewed, 24' roadway, e l l girder spans on oonoretebent andabutmentbsnts; located nortb of San Antonio, ad i s tanceof 1,S31.S3 Pt. on State Blgbway Bo. SS, S.P. 47-C, Isawardedto B. B. BucbananCon-structionCompany, Temple, Texas, for$75,739.1S, wblcbls tbelowest andbostb ld .
InCblldreaa Counts onblda received Bovember 20, 1933, oontrao fo r Conorsts Base Course wltb Bituminous Pil led Brick Pavement InCblldr^ss adlstanoe of 0.132 miles, on State Blgbway B^. S, BBMS33DB, Isawarded to Arcole ConstructlonCompany, Cblldress, Texas, for $S,SS9.S4, wblob Is tbe lowest andbos tb ld .
InCot t l e County^ onbldsraoelvsdBovember 20, 1933, oontraot f r Oravel Sbouldorsfrom 0.73 miles Bast of tbe Motley Countyline Bast 3.39 miles and from 4.3 mllos Bortb of PaducabBortb 4.3 miles, a d i s tanceof 7.19S miles, on State Blgbway Bo. 2 S & 4 , BBBS29-C&BBS71SDB Is awardedto BmployeesConstructlonCompany, Blcblta Palls, Texas, fo r $12,011.24, wblob Is tbe lowes tandbes tb id .
In Bratb County, onbldsreoelved Bovember 20, 1933, oontraotfor Grading, Drainage Struoturea, CrusbedConglomerate or Oravel CallcbeBas^ CoursewltbTrlpleAapbalt Surface Treatment, fromStepbenvllleBortbeas^ 7.Smiles, adlstanoe of 7.494 mllaaon State Blgbway Bo. 10, BBB164, Part l B B M l S 4 P a r t l l , Is awardedto AmlslateConstructlonComuany, Ballas, Texas, fo r $94,091.00, wblob Is tbe lowes tandbes tb id , bassd onus lngBal l Bolnforolng Steel.
InBardlnCountv. onbids reoelvedBovember 20, 1933, oontraot f ^ r Widening Sbouldera from 2.IS mlleaSoutb of Bountse^a^s^an miles, on State Blgbway Bo. 40, BBB3SSDA, Isawardedto^^ S. Moore & Sons, l u f k i n , Texaa,for$S,493.Sl, wblob Is tbe lowest and bast b id .
I ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ i t y , on bids received Bovember 20, 1933,contraatfo: Crading, Drainage Structuraa&Sladged Stone Base Course w l t b ^ l t u m ^ S ^ Conorete Pavement In Pe^la,adlstanoe of 0.43Smlles,on State Blgbway^
^ l . ^ w ^ ^
8649
8560
8551
8552
8563
8654
8565
8556
8567
16
November 22, 1933
In Menard County on bids received November 20, 1933, contract for Grading, Drainage Structures & Gravel Caliche Base Course with Triple Asphalt Surface Treatment in Menard , a distance of 1.065 miles, on State Highway N0. 4, NRM 616-A, is awarded to Cage Brothers, Bishop, Texas, for $14,553.19, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Newton County, on bids received November 20, 1933, contract for Grading, Drainage Structures & Iron Ore Base Course with Double Bituminous Surface Treatment in Newton, a distance of 0.451 miles, on State Highway Ho. 63, HBH 339 Part I I , Is awarded to J. S. M0ore & Sons, Lufkin, Texas, for $8,806.55, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Panola County, on bids received Hovember 20, 1933, contract for Iron Ore Top Soil Base Course & Road Oil Surface Treatment from Tatum to the Sabine River and 1.1 Miles of Highway Ho. 149, adjacent to Highway N0. 43, a distance of 6.060 miles, on State Highway N0. 43 and 149, NRH 481-C & NRS 716, is awarded to J. S. Moore & Son, Lufkin, Texas, for $40,689.71, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Poops and Ward Counties, on bida received November 20, 1933, contract for constructing Pecos River Bridge; 1-55' I-Beam Span; 2-65' anchor spans with 17 Pt. cantilever arms and 1-56' suspended span (Girder Beams); Concrete deck and railing; Concrete piers and abutmenta 22 Pt. Roadway. Located between Port Stockton and Monahans, a distance of 275 Ft. on State Highway H0. 82, NRS 5, ia awarded to Fitzpatrick Construction Company, Austin, Texas, for $24,758.86, which is the lowest and hest bid.
In Rains County, on bida received Hovember 20, 1933, contract fojjr Grading, Drainage Structures, Sledged Sandstone Base & Iron Ors Top Soil Surface Course from Emory Horthwest 2 miles, a distance of 2.047 miles, fcn State Highway No. 42, NRS 153, is awarded to John T. L eslie, Bailey, Texas, for $30,187.80, which is the lowest and beat bid.
In San Patricio CountvT on bida received November 11, 1933, contract for constructing Arroyo Hombre do Dios Bridge consisting of 5 spans @ 28'-6" Concrete girder spans, concrete railing, on precast concrete pile bents, 24' Boadway. Located between Mathis and Edroy, a distance of 142.5 Ft., on State Highway Ho. 9, NRS 657-R (Large Structurea), is awarded to B. W. Brigga, Pharr, Texas, for $11,958.90, which ia the lowest and best bid.
In San Patricio County on bids received November 11, 1933, contr|d for Grading & Small Drainage Structures, from Mathis towards the Nueces River, a distance of 5.032 miles, on State Highway H0. 9, NRS 657-E 6 S. P. 886-E, ia awarded to Briggs-Darby Company, Pharr, Texas, for $37,630.59, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Shelby County on bids received Novembsr 20, 1933, contract fo] Grading, Drainage Structures & Concrete Pavement, in Center, a distance of 0.612 miles, on State Highway N0. 8, NRM 159-A & S.P. 277-A, is awarded to L. H. Lacy & Company, Dallas, Texas, for$26,962.21, which la the lowest and best bid.
In Smith County on bida received October 30, 1933, contract for Iron Ore Top*" Soil Base Course and Boad Oil Surface Treatment from 8.750 miles East of Tyler to the Gregg County Line, a distance of 9.107 miles, on State Highway No. 176, NRS No. 693-B, ia awarded to J. S. Moore & Sona, Lufkin, Taxaa, which ia the lowest and best bid, with the understanding that the portion of project from Station 858 plus 58 to Station 976 plus 76 w i l l be eliminated from tho project. The estimated cost Cf the portion to be eliminated based upon the unit prices of the above low bidder is $13,614.07, which when deducted from the total bid of $64,008.78, as submitted, leaves a net total contract cost of $50,394.71, on which the contract is hereby awarded.
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InTltus County onbids receivedNovember 2C, 1933, contract for Concrete Pavement ln Rount Plsasant, adistance of C.S27 miles, onStateRlgbwayNo. 1, NRM 27, Isawarded toR. R. Rutler, Rryan, Texas, for $21,799.72, wblcbls tne lowest andbostbld.
InTomCreen Counts onbids receivedNovember 2C, 1933, contract for Cradlng&CallcheRase Course with limestone Rock Asphalt SurfaceCourse In Son Angelo, adistance of C.SS7 miles, on State RlghwayN^. 9, NRM14S-R&C, Is awardodtoR. R. S^lth, Dallas, T^xas, for $3C,921.91, which le the lowest andbest bid.
InTravis County, onbids receivedNovember 2C, 1933, contract for removing thepresent floor plank andstrlngers andputtlnglnnew tlmbe^ floor plank and stringers, repairing several of the steel floor-beams andremovlng several other floor beams and replacing them with new steel floorbeams, and making certaln repalrs to the steel truss members onthe ColoradoRlver Rrldge threemlles southeast of Austin. Specifications require thatactual work shall notbe started unt i l a l l material andequlpment Is on the site, and that after starting, work shallbe carried on continuously 24 hours aday unt i l completion, l ight -i n g f a c l l l t l s s for night work tobe fumlshedhy the Contractor, ad is tance of 1131 Ft. onStateRlgbwayNo. 71, JobNo. M-14-1-S, Isawarded to J. M Cdom, Austin, Texas, for $14,2S3.93, wblcbls the lowest and bestbid.
In VIctorlaCounty onbids received Hovember 20 1933, contact for ConcretePavement In Victoria, adistance of 1.064 miles, onStato HighwayNo. 12, NHH643D0, Io awardedto J. H. Zempter, Oalveston, Texas for $61,066.66, whlohls tho lowest andbostbld.
InHb^rtonCountvonbtdsrecetved November 20, 1933, oontraot for 2.777 mI1es of ConcretePavement&0.341 miles of OravelHase Course wtthHoadOIl 6nrfaoo Treatment In Hhartonand fromtho Colorado Hiver Host 2.64 miles, adistance of^.119 miles on StateHighwayHo. 12& 60, ^R5i^D^NHM609-C, isawardedto Huss Mitchell, Inc., Houston, Texas for $69,030.92, which is thelowest and bestbid.
In Z^nata County onbids received Hovember20, 1933, contractor Orading&Smalll^rainage Stmcturos from 0.3 mllos Southof HurroCreek to 0.7mi1es North of San Francisco Creek, adistance of 6.036 mlloson State Highway Ho.4, NHH 677-D, isawardedtoJ.Lee&H. A. Vilbig, Inc^ Dallas, Texas, for $64,947.34, whichis thalowost andbostbld.
InZanataCounty onbidsrecoivedN^ve^be^^O^ 1933, contract fc^ constructing San Francisco Creek Hridgeconsisting of 6D29'-6^concrete deck girder spans, concrotoralllng, 24' Hoadway, concrato spread footing type substructure andOrullo Creek Hridge, consistlngof one4span10'^0' x34' concretebox culvert, concreterailing; located northofSanYguacI^, adistanceof 196.67 Ft. onStateHlghwayHo. 4, NHH 677DD, Isawarded t o H . H . Zachry Oompany, Laredo, Texas, for $17,397.96, which Is the lowest andbostbld.
The StateHighwayHngineer Ishereby directed to suhmitareoues tothe Hureauof Public Heads providing for theellmlnatlon from the National Recovery Programof tho project providing for theconstructionof gradinganddrainage structureson Highway Ho. 3, extending from an inte^ section of 24thStreetandHest Commerce Street In San Antonio toapoln 6mIIes west. This action Is takonfor the reason that construction cos of numerous Rexar County projects haveexceeded the program allotment to suchanextent as toutili^eRexar Countv'snronortion^te share of Rational RecoveryFunds and for tho further reason that present Highway Ho. Sprovidessatisfactory travel facilities,making i t advisable to de^er constructlonof this project un t i l suchtimeasadditionalfundsare available. ^
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November 22, 1933
The StateHighwayEngineer Isherehy ordered end directed to submit arequest to the Bureau of Public Boads provld lngfor en allotment of HBH Punds In theamount of $60,000.00, fo r the construction of pavement on approximately I m i l e of HighwayNo. 3-A, i n Bexar County. extendingfrom the east c i ty l im i t s of Ben Antonio, to econnection with the complotedpavement, end eiso torequest additionalNBHfunds i n the amount of $4,000.00 tosupplement the$12,000.00 a11ottedon theapprove^ programfor the constmction of 0.2 miles of pavement onHighway 3-A, adjacent to the east c i ty l imi t s ef San Antoniowiththe provision that theseNBHandNBMfunds e h a l l b e a i l o t t e d f r o m theunassignedbalance of National Becovery Punds; these correctivemeasuresbeing necessary to provide adequate t r a f f i c f a c i l i t i e s .
I t i s orderedby the Commission that anappropriation i n the amount of $7,721.20 be hereby made to cover the cost of a Single Bituminous Surface Treatment onanS.Smile detour forHighwayH^. 2, i n Bexar Oounty; this work tobe doneunder the direction of the State Highway Engineer throughtheBaintenance Division as Special Job Bo. H-16-S-4. A.P.E.-33-374
In Bexar and Oomal Counties, an i n i t i a l construction appropriation of $93,313.06 State Bands i s herehy made tobe expendedunder the d i r ec t ionof the StateHighwayEngineer on StateHighway Bo. 66, S.P. 47^0, for the construction of bridgesbetween San Antonio and the Comal County Line at Salado Creek, MudCreekandCibolo Hiver, oncondition that aaid County w i l l furnish suchfenced right-of-way asmayhe reouired.
A.P.E.-33-376
I t i s orderedby the Commission that anappropriat ionof State Punds i n t h e amount of $9,376.OObehereby made tocover 7 0 ^ o f the cos and a l l o f t h e engineeringexpense of construct ingaDivision Warehouse Building at San Antonio, Texas, Divisionheadquarters of Division Bo. 16 Thisappropriationismade oncondition that thePublicBorks Administra^ t ion appropriate or set aside $3,760.00 to cover 3 0 ^ o f the estimated cost of t h i sbu i ld ing , andthat the PublicBorks Administration w i l l agree topay 3 0 ^ o f the actual cost of theconstruction. Bexar Oounty.
A.P.E.-33D376
I n B a x a r ^ o u n ^ i t i s orderedby the Commission that anappropr ia t ionof State Punds i n theamount of $11,260.OObehereby made tocover 7 0 ^ o f the cost, and a l l of the engineeringexpense of con-s t r u c t i n g a D i v i s i o n O f f i c e B u i l d i n g a t San Antonio, Texas, Division headquarters of DivisionNo. 16. This appropriation ismado oncondition that thePublicBorksAdministrationappropriate or set aside $4,600.00 t o o o v e r S O ^ o f the estimated cost of t h i sbu i ld ing , andthat the Public Works Administration wi l lagree to pay 3 0 ^ o f t h e a c t u a l c o s t o f the construction.
A.P.E.-33D377
I t i s orderedby the Commissionthat an appropriationof $12,000.00 be made tocover thocost of widening the roadway and small s t ructuresonthat section of Highway B^. 6, i n Bowie County extending from 3.4 mileeWest of NewBoston Best 4.99 miles, being a l l o f P.A.P. No. 499. Thisappropriationismade oncondi t ionthat the County furnish not less thanlOOPt. of right-of-way , except throughthebusiness ^ secti^m of Balta; a l l add i t iona l r igh t -o f -way , however, to be furnished onthe northside of theroad. Th i swork i s tobe done under the direction of theStateBighway Engineer, throughthe maintenance Department , as ^ Special Job Bp. B-19-A-2.Bork tobedoneby contract as provided for in Senate B i 1 1 ^ 6 4 . A.P.E..33-379
I t i s orderedby the Commission that an appropriationof $4,400.OObe made tocover thecost of eliminating high j o i n t s i n c o n -cretepavementby theuse of amud jack on the 6.0 miles section of Highway N^. 117, i n OarsonOounty, fromPonh^ndlenortb^ this work to be doneunder the direction of the StateHighway Engineer through the BaintenanceDepartment, as Special JobHo. BD4-^-2.
A.P.E.-33-379
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8575
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8581
Hovember 22, 1933
I t Is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation i n the amount of $12,000.00 be made to cover the cost of placing a Gravel Subgrade Treatment on that section of Highway N 0 . 71, i n Colorado County, extending from Wharton-Colorado County Lj_ne north 9.0 miles, this work to be done underthe direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Division, as Special Job Ho. M-13-U-4.
A.P.S.-33-380 In Cooke County, i t is ordered by the Commission that a
contract be let for paving Highway H0. 40, from Gainesville north to the Bed Hiver Bridge.
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of $6,734.29 be made to cover the cost of reconstructing three small bridges near the Robertson County Line in Tails County, on Highway Ho. 6; this work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Department as Special Job N0. M-9-S-4.
A. F.E.-33-381 I t i s ordered by the Commission that $1,652.20 be appropriated
to cover the cost of Grading a connection between the end of F.A.P. "E"-8-B at the Travis-Hays County Line and the present Highway H 0 . 2 i n Hays County, a distance of 0.401 Miles. Authority i s also given to purchase such right-of-way as i s necessary to make a connection, ae shown on the route map submitted by the Division Engineer. This work i s to be dons under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Division as Special Job H 0 . M-14-P-6.
A.F.E.-33-383
In Harris County, the project having been submitted to the Bureau of Public Boads for what is known as the Old Spanish Trail, ax-tending from Main Street to the Telephone Boad, the State Highway Engine^ is directed to wire tha County Judge of Harris County that the northern route heretofore approved by the Commission is reaffirmed and readopted and requests that the county proceed immediately to get right-of-way in accordance with the approved plans, and along the approved route, so tha| contract may be awarded at an early date, the plans having been complete L.
As outlined in Minute H0. 7897, an additional $6,000.00 is hereb r appropriated to complete the construction of base on that aection of Highway Ho. 24, in Hunt Oounty. extending from the Collin County Line East toward Greenville, a distance of 5.25 miles; this work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer as Special Job Bo. M-l-Qj-5.
A.P.E.-33-383
I t ia ordered by the State Highway Commiaaion that Minute H0. 8144 cancelling the deeignation of Highway Ho. I l l between Hallettaville and Edna be modified so that the description of State Highway Ho. I l l w i l l be as follower
From Edna via LaWard to Olivia (In Jackson County) I t is further ordered by the State Highway Commission that the
highway formerly designated as Highway H0. I l l be changed to Highway Ho. 200, and that this highway be extended to Eagle Lake as provided for in Minute Ho. 8144, the description of this highway to be as follows:
( Gonzales. Lavaca From Gonzales via Hallettsville to Eagle lake.( & Colorado Count
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of $1,961.87 be hereby made to cover the cost of constructing a levee to protect a section of Highway Ho. 17, in Limpla Canyon in Jeff Davis County;
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this work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Department as Special Job Ho. M-24-Q,.
A.F.S.-33-384 In Tarrant and Johnson Counties, i t is ordered by the Commission
that the application for designation from Grapevine by way of Arlington, Mansfield and Lil l i a n and thence to a point on State Highway Ho. 2, know* as Happy H j l l be referred to the State Highway Engineer for investigation and report.
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November 23, 1933
8590
I t is hereby ordered that an appropriation of $2,901.10 be, and same is hereby made, as a loan to Knox County for the purchase of right-of-way on NRS 677-A, Highway Ho. 16, Knox County, and is contingent upon K%ox County agreeing to reimburse the State Highway Department in four annual payments, being $1,000.00 on February 1st of the years 1924, 1925 and 1936, and the balance on February 1, 1927.
A.F.E.-33-385 I t is ordered by the Commission that an increased appropriation
to Job Ho. M-14-T-5 In ths amount of $8,488.13 be made to cover the cost of constructing a 114 Ft. Concrete Bridge over Freeman's Branch, fojjir miles north of Adamsville on Highway N0. 66, in Lampasas County. The construction of this Bridge is authorized to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Department because this structure is the only one on about ten miles of road, and i t s construction w i l l eliminate a six mile detour.
A. F.E.-33-386
I t is ordered by the Commission that Minute Ho. 6219 authorizing an expenditure of $25,000.00 on Job Ho. M-17-L-4 in Madison County. covering Grading and Drainage Structures on the Old San Antonio Boad from Midway to the intersection of the Old San Antonio Boad and Highway Ho. 32, be amended to provide that any unexpended balance after th* Grading and Drainage Structures have been completed may be used to stabilize with local gravel and make passable to traffic sections of this road.
I t is ordered by th* Commission that an additional appropriation of $3,641.29 to Job No. M-19-S, which covered an application of o i l on that section of old graveled road on Highway H0. 49, in Marlon County from near Jefferson northwest to Lassater, is hereby mad* to cover th* cost of placing additional local gravel before applying the o i l .
A. F.E.-22-287
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of $6,652.50 be made to cover the cost of constructing a Caliche Base and Double Bituminous Surface Treatment on the approaches to the San Saba Biver Bridge south of Brady on Highway N0. 9 in McCulloch County: t h i * work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Department as Special Job No. M-2S-E*
A.F.S.-35-388
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of $4,641.96 be made to cover the cost of constructing a love* to protect a section of Highway No. 17, near Presidio in Presidio County: this work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through th* Maintenance Division, as Special Job N0. M-24-R.
A. F.E.-53-389
I t is ordered by the Commission that an additional appropriation in the amount of $3,282.38 be made to Job N 0 . M-6-B-4 to cover overrun In the cost of widening the pavement on 44.44 miles of Highway H 0 . 1 in Reeve* County. *xt*nding from the Ward-Reevea County Line to the J*ff Davis County Line.
A. F.E.-33-390
I t is ordered hy the Commission that State Highway N0. 87 bo re-surveyed and re-located and that said Highway be extended from Milam, in Sabine County, in a northerly direction, through Patroon, in Shelby County, to Carter's Filling Station, on State Highway N0. 8, in Shelby County.
An Agreement having been entered Into between the State Highway Department and the United States Bureau of Public Roads, whereby the Sta Highway Department agreed to operate a free ferry across the Sabine Rlve^ on Highway H0. 21, between th* Texas and Louisiana Line, the cost of operation of this free ferry todate having been paid by Sabine Parish, Louisiana, and Sabine County, Texas, and they no longer being able to provide funds for i t s further operation, i t is ordered by the Commission that this ferry b* maintained by th* State Highway Department and that a new boat be constructed out of Maintenance Funds to replace the present
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boat, which Is unsafe for further use. The State Highway Engineer is, therefore, authorized to take this ferry over for maintenance and pay the necessary cost out of funds appropriated for the maintenance of highways in Division Ho. 11.
I t is ordered hy the Commission that an additional appropriation to Job Ho» M-19-P in the amount of $27,777.15 be hereby made and Minute #7537 appropriating $7,400.00 for reshouldering and light grading be amended to provide for constructing one and one-half miles of new grading and structures and reconstructing the balance of the 6.915 mile section of Highway Ho. 49 in Titus County extending from 3.3 miles east of Mount Pleasant to the Morris County Line. This work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Division as Special Job Ho. M-19-P, and on condition that the County furnish not les| than 100 f t . right-of-way properly fenced, and on approved location.
A.P.E.-33-391
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation in the amount of $16,879.10 be hereby made to cover the cost of eliminating two concrete dips on Highway Ho. 30, in Tom Green County, located between Christoval and the Schleicher County Line, this work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Department, as Special Job Ho. M-7-I-S.
A.P.E.-33-392
In accordance with Minute N 0 . 8232 i t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation in the amount of $15,679.32 be made to cover the cost of Repairs to the M0ntopolis Bridge over the Colorado River on Highway Ho. 71 in Travis County, three miles southeast of Austin; this work to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Division, as Special Job Ho. M-14-L-6.
A.P.E.-33-393
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of $3,843.1)54 be made to cover the cost of an Asphaltie Seal Coat on a three mile section of Highway Ho. 2, in Travis County beginning from three miles north of the north city limits of Austin, and extending north three miles; this wjbrk to be done under the direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Department as Special Job H0. M-14-Q-6.
A. P.E.-33-394
I t is ordered by the Commission that an additional appropriation to Job Ho. M-10-K-6. Upshur County, in the amount of $5,763.6% be made t > cover overrun on the estimated cost of this work. This increase is necessary because, after thorough investigation, i t was determined that the amount of gravel necessary to be placed to put the base in a satisfactory condition, was underestimated.
A.P.E.-33-395
In Val Verde County,, i t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of State Punds in the amount of $9,375.00 be herehy made to cover 70 # of the cost, and a l l of the engineering expense, of constructing a Division Office Building at Del Bio, Texas, Division Headquarters of Division Ho. 22. This appropriation is made on condition that the Public Works Administration appropriate or set aside $3,760.00 to cover 30 # of the estimated cost of this building, and that ths Publif Works Administration w i l l agree to pay 30 # of the actual cost of the construction.
A.P.E,33-396
In Val Verde County, i t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation of State Punds im the amount of $9,375.00 be hereby made to cover 70 # of the cost, and a l l of the engineering expense, of constructing a Division Warehouse Building at Del Bio, Texas, Division Headquarters of Division Ho. 22. This appropriation is made on conditio^ that the Public Works Administration appropriats or set amide $3,750.00 to cover 30 # of the estimated cost of this building, and that the Public Works Administration w i l l agree to pay 30 % of the actual cost
of the construction.
8598
8599
8600
8601
County Motley Hueces El Paso
8602
8603
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Hovember 22, 1933
I t le hereby ordered that an appropriation of $7500.00 be, and eame is hereby made, as a loan to Williamson County for the purchase of right-of-way on Highway #2 from the Travis County Line to Georgetown, and is contingent upon Williamson County agreeing to reimburse the Highway Department in three (S) equal annual installments of $2500.00 each and payable on March 1st of the years 1934, 1935 and 1936.
A.F.E.-33-398 I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation in the
amount of $1,365.00 he hereby made to cover the cost of He flooring and Painting Brushy Creek Bridge on Highway Ho. 102 in Williamson County. located just East of Hoack; this work to be done under the .direction of the State Highway Engineer through the Maintenance Division as Special Job Ho. M-14-B-6.
A. F.E.-33-399
I t is ordered by the Commission that an appropriation in the amount of $7,280.00 be hereby made to be used under the direction of the State Highway Engineer in the Maintenance Department, to cover the expense of keeping a l l state and division maps up-to-date, for drafting and blue printing and miscellaneous office supplies for this purpose, foi* paying the expense of an employee to check and secure promptly the payment of a l l division statements on which a discount for prompt payment is offered, the expense of making the Annual Report to the Bureau of Public Roads of the detailed cost of Maintenance, and the extra labor necessary for making other such reports.
A. F.E.-33-400
I t is ordered by the Commission that each of the following contracts having been examined by the Commission and i t being found that i t compliea with the* order of award by the Commies!on are hereby approved i f accordance with Section 12, Chapter 186, General Laws of Texas as passed by the 192Z)Logislature, 39th Regular Session.
Hwy. Job Ho. No. Length Data Name of Contractor Amount M-25-H 28 18.4 10-23-33 The Amiesite Const Co. $ 9,565.25 M-16-S-3 9 5.217 10-30-33 Brown and Root, Inc. 18,783.47 M-24-N Div.Office 10-30-33 Hayward and Betzel 10,918.60
Building
The following agreements supplemental to contracts previously approved and entered into, having been examined and the terms and conditions found satisfactory, and i t appearing that an additional appropriation of funds w i l l not be required, are hereby approved.
Nueces County. Job N0. M-16-P-3, A. H. Evans, Contractor, providing for the addition of five gas outlets with necessary gas line and connections in accordance with specifications for gas outlets; estimated cost of additional work $22.00.
Nueces County. Job H0. M-16-P-3, A. N. Evans, Contractor, providing for re-arrangement of sewerage piping to avoid weakening of foundation beams and to avoid exposing soil pipe and vent pipe; no additional cost.
Nacogdoches County. Job H0. M-ll-P-4, J. P. Cook & Co., Contractors, providing for no change in the unit price of any items regardless of whether such items are increased or decreased above or below 20 $ of the original estimate. Such changes made necessary by change in location Increasing quantities of clearing and grubbing and rock excavation in an amount estimated to cost an additional sum of $8,294,37
Reagan County. Job N0. M-7-0-3, G. B. Dyson & Co., Contractors, providing for an additional item of furnishing, hauling and applying 90 cubic yards of topping stone; estimated cost of additional work $270.(#0
Carson County. Job Ho. M-4-W-2, CoCke & Braden, Contractors, providing for 60 hours of rolling; estimated cost of additional w ork $120.00.
I t is ordered by the Commission that each of the following projects,having been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and approved changes, be hereby accepted as recommended in the report of the Engineer, and that a l l monies due each final estimate be paid the respective contractor.
J.JI •
8603 PROJECT M-6-X-3 M-7-H-3 M-4-B-2 M-13-R-4 M-9-1-4 M-19-U M-l6-0-3
8604
COUNTY Sabiae
Trinity & Walker Titue
Nueces
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Bovember 22, 1933 18 Continued COUNTY Midland Sutton Hansford Payette Palls Morris Karnes
CONTRACTOR Morgan Const. Co. Holland Page Davie• & @ea R.f .McKinney Public Const. Co., Haden & Austin Nueces Const. Co.,
AMOUNT $ 20,299.61
7,180.00 35,512.33 8,407.45 11,612.35 19,852.98 34,998.30 "
DATS COMPLETED 9-9-33 9-14-33 9—18—33 9-18-33 9- 6-33 10- 5-33 9-24-33
I t i s ordered by the Commission that each of the following contracts having been examined by the Commission and i t being found that i t complies with the order of award by the Commission are hereby approved i n accordance with Section 12, Chapter 186, General Laws of Texas as passed by the 1923 Legislature, 39th Regular Session.
JOB NO. M-ll.QrZ
M-l1-1-5
M-19-P
M-16-P-3
184 10.217 Ml. 10-16-33 J. S. Moore & Son*,$ 21,592.37 Lufkin
19 Bridge 10-16-33 E,W.Habl*,Corsi- 22,149.63 cana,Texae
49 1.858 Mi. 10-16-33 John T.Leslie, 3,117.63 Bailey,Texas
Corpus Christi Div.10-16-03 A.N.Evans, Colum- 10,209.00 Office Building bus, Texas
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $616.50 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment from the Brasher Motor Company, Weimar, this firm being the lewest bidder oa same:
1 - 1930 Model Pontiac Coup* P.O.B.Bryan, List Price $ 810.00
Discount 63.50 Net Price 746.50
Less allowance on trade ia of: 1 Buick Coup*, Stat* #14-A, Motor # 2587852 130.00 Net Difference $ 616.50
NOTE: The "Net Difference" i s the amount the Department pays out , and covers the price of the new machine, less discount and allowance on the old machine traded off. A l l bids received are tabulated showing the "Net Difference" price.
A.P.E.-33-401
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $2657.52 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment from Johns Brothers, Austin, this firm being the lowest bidder on same: 4 Latest Model 1 l/2 ton Pord trucks without bodies P.O.B. Abilene Latest model Pord pickup
P.O.B. Abilene
List Price $ 750.82
of:
List Price Total List Price Discount Net Price
Less allowance on trade in Pord pickup, State #3415 Chevrolet truck, State #3577 Chevrolet truck, State #3628 Pord truck, State #3565 Pord truck, State #3562 (Above trade-ins less bodies)
$ 3,003.28
538.50 $ 3,641.78
$ 3,541.78
Allowance H it
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170.00 170.00 170.00 204.26 170.00 884.26
NET DIFFERENCE $2,657.52
I0TE: The "Net Difference" ie the amount the Department pay* out, and ;over8 the price of the new machines, leas discount and allowance on the »ld machines traded off. A l l bids received are tabulated showing the 'Net Difference" price.
A.F.E.-53-402
t i s moved by tha State Highway Commission that an appropriation of £331.63 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment fromthe tichey Motor Company, Atlanta, Texas:
Latest model Ford Coupe P.O.B. Atlanta, Texas Lis t Price
Discount Net Price
$ 608.25 51.62
$ 566.63
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Less allowance en trade ia of: 1 Chevrolet Coupe, State #S7-A, Allowance 225.00
NET DIFFERENCE - $ 331.*63 NOTE: The "Net Difference" is the anoint the Department pays out and covers the price of the new machine, less discount and allowance oa the old machine traded off. A l l bide received are tabulated showing tho "Net Difference" price.
A.F.E.-33-403 I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that aa appropriation of $3,111.32 be made to cover the purchase of tho fallowing equipment from Johns Bros., Austin, this firm being the lowest bidder on same: 6 Latest model 1 l/2 ton Ford trucks, without bodies-F.O.B. Lubbock $ 694.82 $ 4,158.92
4,168.92
$ 170.00 170.00 207.60 170.00 170.00
. 170.00
l i s t Price Discount Net Price
Less allowance on trade ia of: 1 Pord 1 l/2 ton truck, State #3551 1 Pord 1 1/2 ton truck, State #3555 1 Ford l l / 2 ten truck, State #3556 1 Ford 1 l/2 toa truck, State #3559 1 Ford 1 1/2 ten truck, State #3639 l Ford 11/2 ton truck, State #3640 NOTE: The "Net Difference" is the amount the Department pays out aad covers the price of the new machines, lass discount and allowance on the old machines traded off. A l l bids received are tabulated showing the "Net Difference" price.
A. F.E.-33-404
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $2,502.48 be made to cover the purchase of the fellswing equipment from Raymond Pearson, Houston, this firm being the lowest bidder on same: 4 Latest model 1 l/2 ton Ford trucks , F.O.B. Houston, Texas.
1.057.60 $ 3,111.32
List Price Die count Net Pylce
Less allowance an trade ia of: 1 Pord 1 l/2 ton truck, State #3611 Allawanee:
$ 805.82 $ 3,223.28
$ 3,223.28
180.20 180.20 180.20 180.20
1 Pord l l / 2 toa truck, State #3763 1 Ford 1 l/2 ton truck State #3838 1 Cheerolet 1 1/2 ton truck State #3627 180.20 $ 720.80
NET DIFFERENCE $ 2,502.48 NOTE: The "Net Difference" i s the amount the Department pays out and covers tha price of the new machines, lass discount and allowance an the old machines traded off. A l l bids received are tabulated showiag the "Net Difference" price.
A.F.E.-33-405
I t la moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of. ""48.84 be made to cover th* purchase of the following equipment from the Wheeled Roller Corporation, San Antonio:
1 Wheeled Road Roller (non-motor) P.O.B. Paris, Texas, List Price $ 798.84 Discount 250.00 NET PRICE - - $ 548.84 ' A. F.E.-33-406
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $482.59 be made to cover the purchase of the fallowing equipment from the Closserman Chevrolet Company, Lockhart, this firm being the lowest bidder on same:
1 Latest Model Chevrolet Pickup F.O.B. El Paso List Price $ 482.59
Discount NET PRICE $ 482.59
A. F.E.-33-407
8612
8610
8614
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8616
185
Hovember 22, 1933
I t ie moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $1271.88 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment from Clark & Burrows, Incorporated, Dallas:
2 Kwik-Mix # 6 Bituminous Mixers with LeBoi Hopper 1 Mixer as above f. o. b. Crowell, Texas $ 661.63 1 Mixer as above f. o. b. Turkey, Texas 663.25
Discount HIT PRICE
Less 2 # «* 16 days A, F.E.-33-408
Cooled Engin.
$ 1,324.88
1,324.88 $ 1,271.88
I t ie moved by th* State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $2,778.52 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment from the Wheeled Holler Corporation, San Antonio. 5 Wheeled Boad Boiler* (non-motor) of the trailer type 2 Roller* a* above f.o.b. Del Rio 2 Rollers as above f.o.b. El Paso 1 Roller as above f.o.b. Qianah
List Price List Price List Price
Total List Price Di scount NET PRICE -
A.F.E.-33-409
$ 1,581.30 1,642.92 804.30
$ 4,028.62 1.250.00 2,778.52
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $1570.00 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment from the Petrolenm Iron Works, Houston, this firm being the lowest bidder on same) 3 Cylindrical asphalt storage tanks of 11,000 gal. capacity 1 Tank as above f.o.b. Del Rio, Texas $ 525.00 1 Tank as above f .o .b . Carrizo Springs, Texas 525.00 1 Tank as above f .o .b . Uvalde, T@xas 520.00
Total $ 1,570.00 A. F.E.-33,410
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $1225.00 be made to cover the purchase of the following equipment froi|t th* Graybar Electric Company, Dallas, this firm being the lowest bidder on same* 2 Bituminous Mixers of 10 Ft. capacity "LEACH CP-10 Powered by 12 H.P. - 4 cyl. Hercules Motor"
1 Mixer as above f.o.b. Dallas $ 625.00 1 Mixer as above f.o.b. Ft. Worth 625.00
HIT PRICE Less 2 # - 15 days
1,250.00 1,225.00
A,F.Et-g>4U,
I t is moved by the State Highway Commission that an appropriation of $227.00 be made to cover the purchase of th* following equipment from the McNeely Motor Company, Troy, this firm being the lowest bidder on same: 1 Latest model Plymouth Coupe, 1933 DeLuxe PD F.O.B. Waco List Price $ 674.50
Discount 97.60 Het Price $ 577.00
Less allowance on trade in of: 1 Chevrolet Coupe, State #50-A, Motor #2220221 350.00
NET DIFFERENCE $ 227.00
NOTE: The "Net Difference" is the amount the Department pays out and covers the cost of the new machine, less discount and allowance on the old machine traded in. All bids received are tabulated showing the "Net Difference" price.
A.F.B.-33-412
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8618
8619
8620
8621
8622
8623
8624
8624&
157
November 22, 1933
In Fort Band Oounty. i t is ordered by the Commission that a l l bids received on October 23, 1933, for the construction of sidewalk on Brazos Biver Bridge at Richmond, N.R.H. 334, Highway N0. 3, be rejected on account of a l l bids being considered too high.
November 23, 1933
In Hopkins County, on bids received October 30, 1933, contrac for Grading and Drainage Structures from Como S.I, to the Franklin Gounty Line, a distance of 10.191 miles on State Highway Ho. 11, NRS 6?5§D and S.P. 501-D, is awarded to Brlggs-Spence Company, Pharr, Texas, for $40,307.66, which is the lowest and best bid*
In Nacogdoches and San Augustine Counties, on bids received November 11, 1933, contract for Grading & Small Drainage Structurea fro# 13.5 Miles East of Nacogdoches to the Shelby County Line , a distance of 2*893 miles, on State Highway No. 7, NRS 658-A, ia awarded to J.S. Moore and Sons, Lufkin, Texas, for $40,893*26, which is the lowest and best bijjL.
In Nacogdoches County, on bids received November 11, 1933, contract for constructing Terrapin Creak Bridge, 5-28'-6" Spans, and Attoyac River Bridge, 29-28'-6" Spans and 2-40' Spans. All spans have steel I-beam stringers, Concrete Slabs, 24' Roadway, steel channel railihg, and rest on treated timber pile bents. Located between Martinsville and Grlgsby, a distance 1049.0 Ft. on State Highway N0. 7, NRS 658-A, is awarded to Holland Page, Austin, Texas, for $46,191.64, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Busk County on bids received October 23, 1933, contract fo: Grading and Drainage Structurea from the Cherokee County Line to a point 10 miles East, a distance of 9.723 miles, on State Highway Ho. 22, NRS 692-D, ia awarded to Oran Speer and Jas. Spencer & Son, Alvord,Texas which is the lowest and best bid, with the understanding that tha portiod of the project from Station 0 plus 00 to 178 plus 79.5 w i l l be eliminate^. The estimated cost of the portion to be eliminated based upon the unit prices of the low bidder is $37,740.50, which when deducted from tho low bid of Oran Speer and Jas. Spencer and Son of $134,978.94, as submitted, leaves a net total contract cost of $97,238.44, on which the contract is hereby awarded.
In Rusk County on bids received October 23, 1933, contract fo Grading and Drainage Structures from 10 miles East of Reklaw to Mount Enterprise, a distance of 8.383 miles, on State Highway N0. 22, NRS 692-1s awarded to Oran Speer & Jas. Spencer & Son, Alvord, Texas, for $92,115.34, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Van Zandt County on bids received October 30, 1933, contract for Grading & Drainage Structures from Canton South 13.958 miles a distance of 13.958 miles, on State Highway Ho. 19, NRS 666-0, is awarded to J. S. Moore & Sons, Lufkin, Texas, for $116,806.60, which is the lowoi t and best bid, with the understanding that the item of ponding and jettin,; w i l l he eliminated from the contract. The low bidder's cost on this itei. la $6,624.50 which whan deducted from the bid of $116,806.60 leaves a naj total of $110,182.10, on which the contract is hereby awarded.
Hovember 28. 1933 I t is ordered by the State Highway Commission that tha Bureau
of Public Roads be requested to modify the Federal Aid Highway System of Texas to include the following described highway:
From a connection with State Highway Ho. 8, at the intersection of Gladys and Gulf Streets in Beaumont, to a connection with State Highway N0. 3, at the intersection of College and Fourth Streets in Beaumont.
for n^M. J ? Bj-anC° °n tide received Hovember 11, 1933, contract d i ? W a I r T l n * f f ^ 6 T r # a t f f l 6 n t J°*n«m Oity North 11.5 Mile!.
r * e ^ ^ ^ Lowest and beat bid.
8625
5825
Hovember 25, 1953
I t Is orderedby the Commission that State Highway System as approved on March 19, I9SC, andas subsequently modlfledbe further modified to Include the followtngdescrlbedhlghway:
Promaconnectton wlthState Highway H^. 8, at the Intersection of Gladys and Gulf Streets In Beaumont to a connection with State HlghwayHo. S at the Intersection of College and Fourth Streets In Beaumont following Gulf, HorthandPourth Streets.
In the fellewlngceuntles, l a l t l a l construction appropriations of State and Hatlonal Hecovery Funds totaling the amounts shown are hereby made, I t being ths Intention temabe these Improvements without county participation, the eels obligation of the ceuntlesbelng tofumlsb and fence without cost to tbe State , suchrtghtDofDway as maybe required Previous orders of tbe Commission which maybe Inconf l ic t with tblsproD cedurearebereby welded.
COUNTY PROJECT HWY. LENGTH MILES
TIPS 07 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS APPROPRIATK H
Collar***
Archer
Hardin
TITUS
Panola
NRM 533-1 5 0.132
NRS 647-0 66 12.495
NRH 355-A 40 1.718
BUM 27 0.627
Concrete Bs.Crs. with Bit.Filled Brick Pvt. Asph. MacadamSur f. Ore. Widening Shoulder* Concrete Pvt.
In Oity of Childress
$6,226.49
Lake Cr.fo Wind- 114,081.80 thorst 2.16 Mi.S. of 6,042.86 Kountze to Bonntea In Mt. Pleasant 28,968.69
Victoria
Tom Green
Newton
Cottle
Menard
Scarry
Pecos & War<
Lamar
Sains
Wharton
BBS 481-C 43& 6.050 & NRS 716 149
NRM 543-0 12 1.064
0.667 NRM 146-R 9 & C
NRH 339 63 0.451
Ir.Ore Top Soil Bs.Tatum to the 8a- 44,758.67 Crs.&Rd.OilSorf.Tr.hine River & 1.1
Hi.of Hwy.149 adj. to Hwy.43
Concrete Pavement In Oity of Vic- 56,173.31 toria
Gr.&Cal.Bs.Crs. In Oity of San- 34,014.10 with Limestone Rock Angelo Ashp.Surf.Crs. Gr.Dr.Strs.&Ir.Ore In Oity of Newton 9,687.20 Bs.Crs.with Dbl.
NRH 529-C 28& 7.185 &NRS 718-B 4
HBM 616-A 4 1.055
NRH 671-0 7
BBS 5 82 0.052
NRM 172-B 24 0.436
BBS 163 42 2.047
NRH 618-D 12 3.118 & NRM 609- &60 0
Bit. Surf.Tr. Oravel Shoulders
Gr.,Dr.Strs.& Grav.Cel.Bs.Crs. with Tri.Asph. Surf. Trt. Concrete Box Culverts
Large Bridge
0.73 Mi.I. of Mot- 13,212.35 ley Co.Line 1.3.38 Mi.AV Fr.4.3 Mi.H. of Paducah B.4.6 Hi. In City of Menard 16,008.60
On Section extending from 7 Mi.W.of Snyder to Garza Co.L. Pecos Hiver
In City of Paris Gr.,Dr.Strs. & Sledged St,Bs.Crs, with Bit.Gone.Pvt. Or., Dr.Strs.Sledged Pr.Emory B.W. Sandstone Bs.& I r . 2.047 Mi. Ore Top Soil Surf.Crs.
2.777 Miles of Cone. Pvt.* 0.341 Ml. of Grav.Bs.Crs.with Rd.Oil Surf.Tr,
In Wharton & Pr.ColoradoBv. W 2 84 Mi.
17,004.92
27,234.74
38,380.12
33,206.58
96,834.00
I l l
November 28, 1933
Continued -
PROJECT LENGTH TYPE OP CON-
HWY. MILES STRUCTION LIMITS APPROPRI-ATION
NRH 164 & 10 NRM 164
7.484
NRM 159-A 8 & SP 277-A
NRH 577-D 4
0.612
8.070
Or.,Dr.Strs., Crushed Cong, or Grav.Cal. Bs.Crs. with Tri.Asph. Surf.Trt.
Or.Dr.Strs.& Cone. Pvt.
Gr.&Dr.Strs.
Stephenville, N.E. 7.484 Mi.
$103,489.09
In City of Con- 29,658.42 tor
0.3 Ml. S. of Bur- 79,568.81 ro Or. to 0.7 Mi. N. of San Francisco Or.
Total . . . .$ 749,549.65
A. F.I.-33-413
In Hasksll County, on bids received October 30, 1933, contract for Grading & Drainage Structures fron Haskell to Rule, a distance of 9.521 Miles, on State Highway No. 120, NHS 699-C, is awarded to Hannah & Hall, Waco, Texas, for $26,274.92, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Kendall County, the provisions contained in Minute #8322, bf October 16, 1933, having been complied with, the State Highway Engineer is authorized to proceed with plans for surfacing the Street section of Highway No. 9 and Highway No. 27, through the town of Comfort.
In Mason County, an increased appropriation of $4,500.00 State and Federal funds is herehy made to be expended under the direction )f the State Highway Engineer through the Construction Division on State Highway No. 9, project N. E. H. 17, for the construction of Jomanche Creek Bridge and approaches. This increase is necessary due ;o added item of quarter mile haul on borrow and increased quantity of lolid rock roadway excavation.
A. F.E.-33-414
In Nacogdoches Oounty. the State Highway Engineer is authorise] ;o make a location survey on State Highway No. 110, from Caro to Sacul.
In Parker County, an i n i t i a l appropriation of $115,711.35 tate Funds is hereby made to be expended under the supervision of the ktate Highway Engineer through the Construction Division for the con-it ruction of S.P. 175-C on Highway No. 89, Brazos Hiver Bridge consisting f 1-46 Ft. and 10-34.5 Ft. concrete girder spans; concrete railing; floo^a [labs, steel railings, a l l spans 24 f t . roadway; concrete girders spans esting on precast concrete pile bents; truss steel spans on concrete iaisson type piers for regular layout and concrete rectangular based iers for alternate layout. Project being located approximately 17
il i e s southwest of Weatberford.
A.F.E. - 33 - 416
19
December 2, 1933
la Scurry Ccunty, onbids receivedNovember 20, 1933, contract for constructing 13 concrete boxculvertsand widening one existing culvert. Project Is locatedbetweena point smiles west of Snyder end the Garsa Countyllne, a distance of 12.90Smlles on State BlghwayNo. 7,NBBS71-C, Isawarded tc PltspatrlcbConstructlon Company, Austin, Texas, for $1S,4S9.02, which Is tbe lowest andbest bid.
December 4, 1933
In Bexar County, I t appearing tbat heretofore on tbe 31st day of July 1933, Bannah and Ball of Waco, Texaswere tbe low bidders on S.B. for tbe construction of Grading and Drainage Structures on Blgbway No. SS, from San Antonio to tbeComal County line; andattacbed to their bldwasachashler's checbfor $10,000.00.
And I t furtberappearlng tbat thereafter the saldBannah andBall were awarded the contract on said project, andwas unable to execute a bond as the law provides;
And i t further appearing that the Attorney General ef the State of Texashas ruled that I t Is within the discretion of theHlghD way Commission to retumbldders checks under circumstances as shown by the records of this case;
^ And I t further appearing that HannahandHall were fully ableBto perform the work coweredby the proposed contract at theunlt prices asbldby them and that the failure tcmakebond was through no fault of theirs but insteadwas due to the inability andrefusal of the surety companies tc execute the required bond a l l of which was brought out at ahearlngbsfore the Commission onHowember 19SS, and as set forth in the records of saldhearlng;
I t is, therefore, orderedby the Commission that the Highway Engineer beauthorlsed to return toHannahandHall the $1C,CCC.CC bidders' check whlchaccompanled their bid submitted on the abowe named date.
December 6, 1933
In Bexar County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for the construction of M.K.T.R.R. Underpass and Hoadway approaches - Underpass structure consists of thru plate girder and 2-girder Beam spans, Concrete Abutments, precast concrete foundation piling. Portion of underpass construction to be done by Railroad Company, located near Pratt, a distance of 812 Pt. on State Highway No. 2, NRH 31 Part I , is awarded to McKensie Construction Company, San Antonio, Texas, for $26,697.54, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Bowie County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for the construction of Concrete Pavement in New Boston, a distance of 0.360 miles, on State Highway Nos. 5 & 8, NRM 415-A & 480-B, is awarded to Womack-Henning Construction Company, Abilene, Texas, for $11,150.88, which is the lowest and best bid.
8635
8636
8637
8638
8639
8640
8641
8642
8643
8644
8645
n 2 JL December 6, 1933
In Comanche County, on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot for fit-Run Caliche Base Course from Comanche to Rush Creek, a distance of 6.853 miles, on State Highway No. 81, NRS 750, is awarded to Cage Brothers, Bishop, Texas, for $13,041.48, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Conoho County on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot for Crusher-Run Broken Stone Base Course with Triple Asphalt Surface Treatment i n Eden, a distance of 1.173 miles, on State Highway No. 4, NRM 616-C and NRM 590-E, is awarded to P. B. Keller, Dallas, Texas, for $221,600.87, whioh is the lowest and best bid.
In Delta County on bids received November 27, 1933 y contract for the construction of Grading and Small Drainage Structures from Cooper East 0.8 miles and from 1.69 miles West of Klondike to Cooper, a distance of 6.858 miles, on State Highway No. 24, NRH 146 & 167, is awarded to Austin Road Company, Dallas, Texas, for $31,936.71, whioh is tho lowest and best bid.
In Delta County on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot for the construction of John's and Doctor's Creek Bridges, consisting of 7 and 5«28'-6" spans, steel I-beam stringers, concrete floor slabs, steel channel r a i l i n g , 24' Roadway, treated timber pile bents; located between Cooper and Klondike, a distance of 342.0 f t . on State Highway Wo. 24, NRH-167, is awarded to Fitzpatrick Construction Company, Austin, Texas, for $15,877.09, which is the lowest and best bid. (Trestle Bridges
Only) In Hood County, on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot
for the construction of Grading, Drainage Structures and Conorete Pavemonj n Granbury a distance of 0.947 miles, on State Highway No. 10, NRM-92-B,
is awarded to Employees Construction Company, Wichita Falls, Texas, for 41,747.30, which i s the lowest and best bid.
In Howard County, on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot for the construct!on of Grading and Drainage Structures from Big Spring Northwest 17 Miles, a distance of 17.035 Miles, on Stato Highway No. 9, SRH 638-A, Part I , NRM 638-A, Part I I , i s awarded to Womaok-Henning Const o., Abilene, Texas, for $53,024.95, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Jefferson County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for repairing Mariposa Street Viaduct by reinforcing abutments, widening roadway adjacent to truss span and constructing new r a i l i n g ; Located i n Beaumont, a distance of 1,117.1 f t . on State Highway No. 8, WRM-439-B, is awarded to Austin Bridge Co., Dallas, Texas, for $12,925.65 which is the lowest and best bid.
In Lavaoa County on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot or the construction of Crusher-Run Limestone Base Course with Limestone Rock Asphalt and Road Oil Surface Treatment from a point within Halletts-r i l l e to the Fayette County Line, a distance of 14.026 miles on State lighway No. 72, NRH-M 373-B, i s awarded to Russ Mitchell, Ino., Houston, Texas, for $93,648.06, whioh is the lowest and best bid.
In Liberty County on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot "or the construction of Grading and Drainage Structures from 5.3 miles South of Dovers to the Chambers County Line, a distance of 4.726 miles, )n State Highway No. 61, NRH 207-B, is awarded to E. W. Boyt, Devers, [Texas, for $18,324.14, whioh is the lowest and best bid.
In Palo Pinto County, on bids received November 27, 1933, oon-braot for the construction of Grading, Drainage Structures, Concrete Pavj aent, Concrete Base Course & Curb, Bituminous Filled Brick Pavement and Standard Gravel Surfaoo Course, with single Bituminous Surface Treatment, Ln Mineral Wells, a distance of 0.699 Miles on State Highway Nos. 66 and 1 JRM 382- and NRM 414, i s awarded to Brown & Root, Inc., Austin, Texas, fesj ^42,459.61, whioh is the lowest and best bid.
In San Augustine County on bids received November 27, 1933, oontraot for the construction of Grading and Small Drainage Structures, from 6.6 miles. East of Attoyao River to San Augustine, a distance of 4.934 miles, on State Highway No. 21, NRH 218 Part I - NRM 218 Part I I , Is awarded to Brown & Root, Ino., Austin, Texas, for $34,249.31, whioh Ls the lowest and best bid.
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8647
8648
8649
8660
8651
8651*
(1 December 6, 1933
In San Augustine County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for the construction of Venado Bayou and Perkins Creek Bridges, consisting of 7 and 4-28'-6" concrete deck girder spans, concrete r a i l i n g , 24' Roadway, precast concrete pile bents; and Ayish Bayou Bridge, consisting of two 31*-11" anchor and cantilever steel I-beam spans and one 44' Steel I-beam suspended span, concrete floor slabs, concrete railings, existing piers and abutments; located near San Aupustine. A distance of 460.83 fill, on State Highway No. 21, NRH-218 and NRM-218, Part I and I I , is awarded io The Johnson Company, Waco, Texas, for $30,139.89, which is the lowest anq best bid. (Large Structures)
In Washington County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for widening Concrete Base and Asphaltic Concrete Surface Cours* from 10.2 miles West of Brazos River to 0.4 miles West of the Brazos River, a distance of 8.371 miles on State Highway No. 20, NRH 236, Part is awarded to Reynolds & Sutton, Tyler, Texas, for $101,929.08, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Williamson County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for the construction of Grading, Drainage Structures, Gravel Base Course with Double Bituminous Surface Treatment i n Taylor, a distance of 0.900 miles, on State Highway No. 43, NRM-10, is awarded to Holland Page, Austin, Texas, for $11,476.93, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Wise County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract for the construction of Grading, Drainage Structures, Concrete Pavement and U t i l i t i e s in Decatur, a distance of 1.958 miles, on State Highway No. 2, NRM 14-A & B, is awarded to Russ Mitchell, Inc., Houston, Texas, for |77,800.93, which is the lowest and best bid.
December 6,f 1933 In Dallas County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract
for the construction of Concrete Base Course with Bituminous Concrete Pavement, from the Tarrant County Line East 5.85 miles, a distance of 5.847 miles, on State Highway No. 1, NRM-39, Parts I & I I , and NRH 39, Part I I I , Contract No. 1, is awarded to Central Bit. Co.,Dallas, Texas, for $266,741.67, which is the lowest and best bid.
In Dallas County, on bids received November 27, 1933, contract) for the construction of Concrete Base Course with Bituminous Concrete Pavement, from a point 5.85 miles East of the Tarrant County Line to Dallas, a distance of 4.926 miles, on State Highway No. 1, NRH 39, Part I I I , NRH-M 24, Parts I & I I , Contract No, 2, is'awarded to Central B i t . Co., Dallas, Texas, for $193,452.53, which is the lowest and best bid.
December 7, 1933 In Williamson County, the State Highway Engineer is hereby
iireoted to submit a request to the Bureau of Public Roads providing for cancellation of ths $5,000.00 NationalRecovery Project, providing for the construction of grading and drainage structures on Highway No. 43, from t junction of Highways No. 2 and No. 43, North of Round Rook to a connection with proposed Highway No. 2, and also to request the substitution therefo: 3f a National Recovery Project providing for approaches to and widening o. Brushy Creek Bridge, on Highway No. 2, North of Round Rook at an estimate; jost of #14,000.00, involving approximately $7,000.00 N.R.H. Funds and £7,000.00 N.K.M. Funds.
VPPROVED:
Jtate Highway Engineer
iTTEST: Member
Secretary