0865-01-118_0926.txt

This is an official state let construction contract advertisement from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for hazard elimination and safety improvements in Hidalgo County. The project involves work on State Highway 495 and includes two control sections: one extending from Border Road to FM 1423 (0.1 miles) and another on FM 1015 from 0.1 miles north of La Chuparosa Street to 0.1 miles south of La Chuparosa Street. The project is designated as STP 2026(949)VRU and requires 197 working days for completion. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM on September 2, 2026, at which time they will be opened. Bidders should submit proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation, 21 Hidalgo, Pharr, TX 78577, with questions directed to Jesus Noriega at (956) 702-6264 or the Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498.

The estimated project cost is $631,956.66 with a bid guaranty requirement of $13,000.00. The project has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%. Bidders are instructed to rely on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal as the authoritative sources for all advertisement and bidding information, including any addenda issued. TxDOT webpages are noted as unofficial and for informational purposes only.