State let construction contract, chambers CO, regional goods movement program

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting construction bids for regional goods movement program improvements on State Highway 146 in Chambers County. This construction project encompasses work over a 0.246-mile segment originating from Interstate Highway 10, with an estimated project cost of $4,682,081.87. The primary objective is to enhance goods movement capabilities in the region through infrastructure improvements on the state highway corridor. Bidders must submit formal proposals by 1:00 PM on May 6, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project, identified as Control Number 0389-02-059 and Project Number CM 2026(567), requires selected contractors to complete all work within 238 working days. Inquiries and questions regarding project specifications, requirements, or bidding procedures should be directed to Roberto Rodriguez at TxDOT Austin Headquarters by telephone at (512) 416-2498 or (936) 336-2244, or by mail at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147. The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and official project proposal documents serve as authoritative sources for all advertisement and bidding information, including any addenda.

This procurement carries no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) set-aside goal, with a DBE goal percentage of 0.0 percent, meaning no specific participation requirements exist for disadvantaged or minority-owned contractors. A payment and performance guaranty in the amount of $94,000.00 is required from the selected contractor prior to project commencement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated project value of $4,682,081.87 represents the budgeted amount for this state highway construction contract. All bidders are required to obtain and review the official project proposal documents available through the Electronic Bidding System to ensure compliance with all technical specifications, requirements, and conditions of the contract award.