ESBD_489195_1770773894674_IW238823.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) related to contract IW238823. The project involves the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Interstate 45 in the Houston metropolitan area, including bridge work, pavement improvements, and drainage modifications. The scope encompasses approximately 8.5 miles of mainline reconstruction with associated frontage road improvements. The project requires bidders to submit proposals by the specified deadline, with contract award anticipated within 60 days of bid opening. The contract term is estimated at 36 months for substantial completion, with potential contract extensions available at TxDOT's discretion for warranty and maintenance periods up to an additional 12 months. A pre-bid conference was held to address contractor questions regarding site access, utility relocations, and traffic management requirements.

Pricing for this project will be submitted on a unit price basis with lump sum components for mobilization and demobilization. No specific set-asides are identified in this scope of work. TxDOT will provide project funding through state transportation funds and federal highway assistance programs. Contractors are required to comply with prevailing wage requirements and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) participation goals of 15 percent. The project site involves active interstate operations requiring coordination with TxDOT traffic management personnel and strict adherence to safety protocols during all construction phases.