State let construction contract, bowie CO, grading, struct, ACP, crcp & PAV MRK

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for a highway improvement project in Bowie County on US Highway 82 (Control Number 0046-03-040, Project Number F 2026(411)). The scope of work encompasses grading, structural work, asphalt concrete pavement (ACP), continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), and pavement marking services across a 13.75-mile corridor, with actual improvements spanning 6.87 miles from 0.1 miles west of US 259 to the Red River. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 1:00 PM on March 4, 2026, with bids opening at the same time at the Texas Department of Transportation 19th District Headquarters, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, Texas 78744-3147. The selected contractor must complete all work within 1,400 working days from project commencement. All bidders must reference information from the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal, which take precedence over all other information sources. For technical questions and clarifications, interested parties may contact Tommy Bruce at the 19th District office at (903) 799-8188 or the Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498.

The procurement carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged contractors on this project. The estimated total project cost is $60,477,403.32, with a required performance guaranty of $100,000.00. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documentation, and no special technology or infrastructure integration requirements are specified beyond the standard highway construction and pavement specifications. All qualified contractors meeting the bonding and experience requirements for highway construction projects are eligible to submit bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all proposal requirements and technical specifications outlined in the official bidding documents.