State let construction contract, erath CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a bridge replacement construction project in Erath County, designated as project BR 1902(123) with control number 0902-49-069. The project scope involves the replacement of a bridge located on County Road 218 over Duffau Creek, spanning approximately 0.064 miles. Qualified contractors must complete all construction work within a 60 working day performance period. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on February 4, 2026, to the Texas Department of Transportation at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147, with bids opening immediately upon the deadline. Bidders requiring project clarification or additional information should contact Sarah Horner at the Stephenville office at (254) 459-7029 or the Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498. All bidding documentation, project proposals, and official advertisements are available exclusively through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, with these sources taking precedence over all other information channels.

The contract carries an estimated project cost of $1,213,920.00 with a required performance guaranty of $24,000.00. There are no set-aside designations for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), as the project carries a DBE goal of 0.0%, meaning all bidders compete on an equal basis regardless of business classification or ownership status. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified for this procurement. Eligible bidders should possess appropriate licensing, bonding capability, and construction experience necessary to execute bridge replacement work within the specified timeframe. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative requirements as outlined in the official project proposals and any issued addenda.