State let construction contract, kerr CO, construct pedestrian infrastructure

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a construction contract in Kerr County involving pedestrian infrastructure improvements on State Highway 16 and related roadways. The project encompasses 0.943 miles of work across three control sections, specifically addressing improvements on SH 16 from FM 394 to Lehmann Drive and adjacent segments. The primary deliverables include construction of pedestrian infrastructure with all work to be completed within 243 working days from project commencement. Bidders must submit proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation Austin Headquarters at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147, with a deadline of 1:00 PM on June 3, 2026, at which time bids will be opened. Potential bidders should direct technical questions to Roberto Madrigal Jr. at (210) 615-5809 or (512) 416-2498. The authoritative sources for all bidding information are the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and official project proposal documents; bidders must ensure they reference all relevant addenda when preparing their proposals.

This procurement carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside provisions for disadvantaged enterprises on this project. The estimated total project cost is $4,462,547.00, with bidders required to provide a guaranty of $97,000.00 to be considered for award. No incumbent vendors or specific existing contractors are identified in the contract documentation. No preference restrictions limiting respondent types are noted, allowing qualified contractors to compete freely for this project. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal best meets the project requirements and evaluation criteria as outlined in the official bidding documents.