0013-08-154_0826.txt

This is an official state construction contract advertisement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for Wise County on US Highway 81. The project, identified as Control Number 0013-08-154 and Project Number STP 2026(887)HES, involves hazard elimination and safety improvements extending from south of CR 4228 to the Tarrant County line. The contract requires completion within 171 working days. Bids must be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation Austin Headquarters by 1:00 PM on August 5, 2026, with bids opening at the same time and location. Prospective bidders should direct inquiries to Michael Reynolds II at the Decatur, Texas office or contact the Austin HQ office directly using the provided phone numbers.

The estimated project cost is $1,221,713.62 with a performance guaranty of $24,000.00 required from the successful bidder. No disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goal has been established for this project, as indicated by the 0.0% DBE goal. The official sources for bidding information, including all addenda and project specifications, are the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the project proposal documents; bidders are instructed to rely exclusively on these sources rather than unofficial TxDOT webpages or other information sources.