State Let Construction Contract - Bridge Construction on US 385

The Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a construction contract for Ector County involving the design and construction of a bridge on US Highway 385 spanning approximately 1.0 mile. The project, identified by control number 0229-01-042 and project number F 2B25(098), requires completion within 480 working days and extends from State Loop 338. Bidders must submit proposals by May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST to the Texas Department of Transportation, 06DISTHQ located at Stassney in Odessa, Texas 79761. Interested parties may contact Frew Bogale at (432) 498-4629 or the Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498 for additional information. The official sources for advertisement and bidding information are the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the project proposal documents, with any addenda requiring reference during proposal preparation. Evaluation of bids will be based on compliance with project specifications and technical requirements outlined in the official bidding documents.

This procurement carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirement for minority or women-owned business enterprises. The estimated project cost is $45,758,583.77, and bidders must provide a performance guaranty of $100,000.00 as a condition of contract award. No incumbent vendors or technology integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents. Qualified construction firms with experience in bridge construction and highway infrastructure projects are encouraged to submit bids. The contract represents a significant infrastructure investment by the state of Texas and will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder meeting all proposal requirements.