State let construction contract, chambers CO, hazard elimination & safety

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is procuring sealed bids for a construction contract involving hazard elimination and safety improvements on FM 565 in Chambers County. The project encompasses 14.975 miles of roadway work, extending from SH 99 near Liberty to 0.982 miles east of SH 146 at Baytown, with control numbers 1024-01-087 and 1024-01-091, and project designations STP 2026(566)MM and STP 2026(568)HRR. Key deliverables include completion of all safety improvement work within a 43-working-day timeline. Sealed bids are due on May 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time, with bids to be submitted to TxDOT's Austin Headquarters at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147, and opened the same day at the same time. Prospective bidders may direct questions to Roberto Rodriguez at (936) 336-2244 or (512) 416-2498. Complete bidding information, specifications, and addenda are available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which serve as the authoritative sources for all contract terms and requirements. A performance guaranty of $8,000.00 is required to submit a bid.

This construction contract carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside percentage for DBE participation on this project. The estimated project cost is $379,570.00, establishing the budget range for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. There are no specific restrictions limiting which organizations may respond, though bidders must meet standard bonding and insurance requirements inherent to construction contracting with TxDOT. Prospective bidders should note that while TxDOT maintains webpages with project information, the ESBD and Electronic Bidding System are designated as the official and authoritative sources for all contract specifications, ensuring compliance with current terms and any amendments or addenda.