2502-01-024_1026.txt

This is an official advertisement for a state let construction contract issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for Bell County. The project involves the construction of a new road on State Loop 121 extending 1.99 miles between Interstate Highway 14 and Interstate Highway 35. The project is identified by control number 2502-01-024 and project number F 2B26(065). Bidders must submit sealed bids by 1:00 PM on October 6, 2026, at the Texas Department of Transportation Austin Headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147. Bids will be opened at 1:00 PM on the same date. The contractor must complete all work within 540 working days from the notice to proceed. Inquiries regarding the project should be directed to Michael Yates at the Gatesville, TX office at 254-939-3778 or the Austin headquarters at 512-416-2498.

The estimated project cost is $24,679,268.85. A performance and payment guaranty in the amount of $100,000.00 is required. The project carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific DBE participation requirement. Bidders are directed to use the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal as the authoritative sources for all bidding information and any addenda. The official sources take precedence over all other information, including TxDOT webpages and informal communications.