State let construction contract, navarro CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting competitive bids for a bridge replacement construction project in Navarro County, identified as Project Number BR 2024(701) with Control Number 0918-18-142. The procurement involves the complete replacement of a bridge structure on Northwest County Road 4340 at Frost Branch. Successful bidders must complete all work within 197 working days from the project start date. The scope of work encompasses full bridge replacement activities with deliverables and outcomes focused on restoring safe infrastructure at the specified location. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM on February 5, 2026, at TxDOT's Austin Headquarters (6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744-3147), and will be opened immediately upon the deadline. Prospective bidders should direct inquiries to Juan Paredes at (512) 416-2498 or contact the Waxahachie field office at (972) 938-1570. All bidding information, including any issued addenda, must be obtained from official sources including the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which take precedence over informal communications or unofficial webpages.

No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has been established for this project, as indicated by a 0.0% DBE requirement, meaning there are no set-aside restrictions or preferences for small or minority-owned businesses. There are no specific restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this solicitation. The estimated project cost is $1,539,579.65, with a performance guaranty of $31,000.00 required as security for contract performance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Qualified contractors must demonstrate the capability to execute bridge replacement work within the established 197-day completion schedule and provide the required performance guaranty prior to contract award.