2263-02-107_0526.txt

This is an official state construction contract advertisement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a ferry operation project in Nueces County. The project, identified as Control Number 2263-02-107 and Project Number F 2026(585), involves work on State Highway 361 at ferry landings on Harbor Island. The project scope encompasses ferry operation activities along a 0.118-mile segment. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 1:00 PM on May 7, 2026, with bids to be opened the same day at the specified time. All bids should be mailed or delivered to the Texas Department of Transportation's 16th District Headquarters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Inquiries regarding the project may be directed to Eric Martinez at (361) 808-2322 or to the Austin headquarters office at (512) 416-2498. The contract completion period is established at 621 working days.

The estimated project cost is $43,826,715.00, with a bid guaranty requirement of $100,000.00. The project carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no set-aside requirement for minority-owned or disadvantaged businesses. All bidding information, including official project proposals and any addenda, is available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which are designated as the official sources for bidding information and take precedence over unofficial sources such as TxDOT webpages.