State let construction contract, erath CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation is procuring construction services for a bridge replacement project located on County Road 351 at Bell Branch in Erath County, designated as Project Number BR 2021(071). The primary objective is the complete replacement of the existing bridge structure, with all work required to be completed within 69 working days from project commencement. Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 PM on February 5, 2026, at the Texas Department of Transportation's Austin Headquarters, located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147. Prospective bidders are required to submit comprehensive proposals that address all project specifications and technical requirements outlined in the official project proposal documents available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System. Inquiries regarding project details, specifications, or bidding procedures should be directed to Sarah Horner at (512) 416-2498 or to the Stephenville, Texas office at (254) 459-7029. The contract includes a performance guaranty requirement of $15,000.00, which successful bidders must provide as assurance of contract completion and adherence to all project specifications and timelines.

This procurement does not include a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) set-aside, with a DBE goal of 0.0% for the project. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documentation, and no existing technology integration requirements are specified. The estimated project cost is $731,018.50, representing the anticipated budget allocation for the complete bridge replacement project. The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal documents serve as the authoritative sources for all bidding information and contract terms, taking precedence over any other sources or communications. Interested contractors should ensure they access all documentation through these official channels to obtain accurate and complete project information prior to bid submission.