State let construction contract, nueces CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive bids for a bridge replacement construction project in Nueces County, specifically for the replacement of the Cayo del Oso Bridge located on Ocean Drive. The project is identified by control number 0916-35-231 and project number BR 2024(181). Bidders must submit sealed bids by 1:00 PM on May 6, 2026, with bid opening occurring on the same date and time. The contract requires completion within 428 working days from the project start date. Bids should be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation's 16th District Headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147. Prospective bidders requiring clarification or additional project information should contact Eric Martinez at either (361) 808-2322 or (512) 416-2498. Bidding documents and project specifications are available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which serve as the official sources for all advertisement and bidding information.

This procurement carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. Qualified contractors must submit a bid guaranty of $100,000.00 as a condition of participation. The estimated project cost is $13,892,212.99, representing the anticipated budget range for this bridge replacement initiative. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and financial requirements specified in the solicitation documents available through the official Electronic State Business Daily and Electronic Bidding System platforms.