0847-05-043_0526.txt

This is an official state construction contract advertisement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for a highway safety improvement project in Matagorda County. The project involves hazard elimination and safety improvements on FM 521 spanning 5.276 miles between FM 2540 and FM 457, identified as Project Number STP 2026(575)HES with Control Number 0847-05-043. Bids are due by 1:00 PM on May 7, 2026, with opening scheduled for the same date and time at TxDOT's Austin headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02. The project must be completed within 176 working days from the notice to proceed. Bidders should direct questions to Ryan Simper at (979) 532-3141 or the Austin headquarters contact at (512) 416-2498. All bidding information and official project documents are available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which take precedence over unofficial sources.

The estimated project cost is $4,482,046.45 with a performance guaranty requirement of $90,000.00. The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside for minority or disadvantaged contractors on this project. Bids must be submitted in accordance with all addenda and specifications provided through the official bidding systems. The project is funded through the State Transportation Program (STP) and is managed by TxDOT's Wharton County division.