0089-07-166_0826.txt

This is an official state construction contract advertisement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for Wharton County. The project involves converting a non-freeway segment on US 59 spanning 5.267 miles from FM 961 to CR 456 (Pierce), with Control Number 0089-07-166 and Project Number F 2B26(054). Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 PM on August 5, 2026, with bids opened at the same time on that date. Interested parties should submit bids to the Texas Department of Transportation, Austin Headquarters location at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Ryan Simper at (979) 532-3141 or (512) 416-2498. The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal constitute the authoritative sources for all advertisement and bidding information, taking precedence over unofficial sources.

The estimated project cost is $240,432,788.90, with a bid guarantee requirement of $100,000.00. The DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) goal is set at 0.0%. The working days for project completion are indicated in the general notes or special provisions, denoted by an asterisk in the original documentation. No specific information regarding incumbent contractors, site visit requirements, or pre-bid conferences is included in this advertisement, though bidders are advised to consult the official proposal documents for comprehensive project details and any addenda that may apply to this state letting.