State let construction contract, kleberg CO, construct pedestrian infrastructure

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is procuring construction services for pedestrian infrastructure improvements in Kingsville, Kleberg County, under project number STP 2B23(117)TAPS. This state let construction contract requires bidders to design and construct pedestrian infrastructure at various locations throughout Kingsville. The primary objectives include enhancing pedestrian accessibility and safety through the completion of infrastructure improvements within 151 working days. Qualified bidders must submit formal proposals by 1:00 PM on May 7, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened. The estimated project cost is $1,426,805.10, and bidders are required to submit a bid guaranty of $29,000.00 as part of their proposal submission. For project inquiries and clarifications, interested parties should contact Roberto Jimenez at TxDOT's Austin headquarters, located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147, at (512) 416-2498, or through project-specific contact at (830) 780-3993. All authoritative advertisement and bidding information is available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and official project proposal documents.

This procurement carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, meaning there are no specific minority or women-owned business participation requirements or set-asides for this contract. The opportunity is open to all eligible contractors meeting standard TxDOT qualifications, with no specialized incumbent vendor or current contractor information documented in the procurement notice. The contract award will be valued at the estimated project cost of $1,426,805.10, subject to competitive bidding and TxDOT's evaluation of submitted proposals. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documentation. Bidders should direct all submissions to the TxDOT Austin headquarters at the Stassney Lane address, with the official deadline for receipt of proposals established as May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM.