ESBD_509705_1777581036109_IW249046.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (IFB) document issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for bridge maintenance and repair services on a state highway project. The solicitation requests competitive bidding for structural steel repair, concrete restoration, painting, and related bridge rehabilitation work on IH-249 in the Houston metropolitan area. The primary scope includes inspection, assessment, and comprehensive rehabilitation of existing bridge infrastructure to maintain structural integrity and safety standards. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with bid responses due by May 8, 2026. Qualified contractors must demonstrate extensive experience with bridge rehabilitation work, maintain current licensure and certifications as required by Texas transportation regulations, and comply with safety, environmental protection, and applicable federal and state transportation standards. The contract term includes the initial project period with potential for extension based on performance and funding availability.

Pricing shall be submitted on both unit cost and lump sum bases as detailed in the bid schedule, with payment contingent upon completion of work meeting all contract specifications and quality standards. No explicit award value or budget range is provided in the posted materials. The solicitation documents do not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors. The project is funded through the State Highway Fund and federal transportation assistance programs. Interested bidders must submit their name, address, fax number, and email address to the TxDOT contact person to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, as the agency assumes no responsibility for bidders who fail to receive modifications due to incomplete contact information.