State let construction contract, matagorda CO, hazard elimination & safety

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a highway safety improvement project in Matagorda County, specifically involving hazard elimination and safety enhancements on FM 521 spanning 5.276 miles between FM 2540 and FM 457 (Project Number STP 2026(575)HES, Control Number 0847-05-043). This is a construction contract funded through the State Transportation Program, managed by TxDOT's Wharton County division. Qualified contractors must submit sealed bids by 1:00 PM on May 7, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for the same date and time at TxDOT's Austin headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02. The project must be completed within 176 working days from the notice to proceed, and all bidding information and official project documents are available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System. Bidders may direct questions to Ryan Simper at (979) 532-3141 or contact Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498. Bids must be submitted in accordance with all addenda and specifications provided through the official bidding systems.

This contract does not include a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) set-aside, with a DBE goal of 0.0%, meaning there are no specific restrictions or set-asides for minority or disadvantaged contractors. The estimated project cost is $4,482,046.45, with a performance guaranty requirement of $90,000.00 that all successful bidders must provide. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the procurement documentation. The contract award will be based on compliance with all specifications, addenda, and bidding requirements outlined in the official Electronic State Business Daily and Electronic Bidding System materials, which take precedence over any unofficial sources.