TX FLAP UV CR203(1) Fish Hatchery Road

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking contractors for the widening and reconstruction of 0.71 miles of CR203 (Fish Hatchery Road) in Uvalde, Texas, which provides access to the US Fish and Wildlife Service Uvalde National Fish Hatchery. The project involves widening the roadway from 15 feet to 24 feet on one side to maintain traffic flow during construction, with work including embankment construction, aggregate base installation, asphalt paving, ditch grading, culvert installation, and traffic control features. The scope encompasses serving the northern access to the fish hatchery facility and eight private property accesses along the route. The anticipated schedule shows advertisement in October 2025, contract award in November-December 2025, and construction completion from January through April 2026. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that plans and specifications are not yet available, and this is not a current request for bids.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The estimated contract value ranges from $700,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting the scope of roadway improvements required for this infrastructure project. Principal work quantities include 1,300 cubic yards of embankment construction, 3,800 tons of roadway aggregate, 2,000 tons of asphalt pavement, and culvert installations consisting of one 36-inch diameter pipe (45 linear feet) and one 24-inch diameter pipe (45 linear feet) with flared end sections. The project is structured in two phases, with the first phase involving widening of the west half of the road and the second phase shifting traffic to allow completion of full depth reclamation and final paving work. Construction is planned to span four months from January through April 2026, indicating a relatively compact timeline for project completion.