0018-05-089_0826.txt

This is an official state construction contract advertisement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for a highway interchange improvement project in Webb County. The project involves improvements to Interstate Highway 35 at the Uniroyal Interchange, spanning 3.695 miles with project limits extending from 0.47 miles south of the Uniroyal Interchange to 3.22 miles north of it. The scope of work classified as an interchange improvement (new or update) carries an estimated cost of $226,855,600.99 with a project number of F 2026(017) and control number 0018-05-089. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM on August 6, 2026, at which time they will be opened. The contract completion period is set at 894 working days, with a performance guaranty of $100,000.00 required. Bidders should submit proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation, 22nd District Headquarters in Laredo, Texas, or mail bids to the Austin headquarters address provided. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Jose Vargas at (956) 712-7701 or (512) 416-2498.

The project carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific DBE participation requirement. Bidding information, including all addenda and official project proposals, is available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which serve as the authoritative sources for all contract details and specifications. Bidders are instructed to utilize information from these official sources rather than relying on TxDOT webpages, which are provided for informational purposes only and do not take precedence in the bidding process.