State let construction contract, collingsworth CO, bridge maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting sealed bids for a State Let Construction Contract for bridge maintenance work across multiple counties in the Panhandle region. The project, identified by Control Number 0031-03-048 and Project Number BR 2026(558), encompasses bridge maintenance activities on four separate locations: US 83 at Salt Fork of Red River in Collingsworth County, US 62 at Sweetwater Creek in Cottle County, Sand Creek on FM 2531 in Collingsworth County, and US 62 at North Pease River in Cottle County. The primary objective is to complete all required bridge maintenance work within 100 working days. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation, 25 District Headquarters located at Childress, TX 79201, with a deadline of 1:00 PM on May 6, 2026, at which time bids will be opened publicly. Prospective bidders are directed to contact Louis McDowell III at (940) 937-7116 or the Austin HQ office at (512) 416-2498 with questions. All bidders must reference the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal for complete advertisement and bidding information, including any addenda, as these sources take precedence over unofficial sources.

There are no set-aside designations restricting bidder participation in this procurement. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is established at 0.0%, indicating no specific DBE participation requirements for this project. The estimated project cost is $2,507,551.66, and all bidders are required to submit a bid guarantee of $50,000.00 with their proposals. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are specified in this advertisement. Interested contractors should ensure they meet all bonding and insurance requirements and possess relevant experience with bridge maintenance operations to be competitive for award consideration.