State let construction contract, nueces CO, ferry operation projects

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking sealed bids for a ferry operation project in Nueces County on State Highway 361 at ferry landings on Harbor Island. The project, identified as Control Number 2263-02-107 and Project Number F 2026(585), involves ferry operation activities along a 0.118-mile segment with a contract completion period of 621 working days. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 1:00 PM on May 7, 2026, with bids to be opened the same day at the specified time. All bids should be mailed or delivered to TxDOT's 16th District Headquarters in Corpus Christi, Texas. For inquiries regarding the project, interested parties may contact Eric Martinez at (361) 808-2322 or the Austin headquarters office at (512) 416-2498. All bidding information, including official project proposals and any addenda, is available exclusively through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, which are designated as the official sources for bidding information and take precedence over unofficial sources such as TxDOT webpages.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), with a DBE goal of 0.0%, indicating that no minority-owned or disadvantaged business participation requirement applies to this contract. The estimated project cost is $43,826,715.00, and prospective bidders are required to submit a bid guaranty of $100,000.00 as part of their proposal submission. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractor details are specified in the available documentation. Interested contractors should note that the posting date was April 10, 2026, and the deadline for bid submission is May 7, 2026, providing a 27-day window for proposal preparation and submission. All contractors must comply with TxDOT's requirements and procedures outlined in the Electronic Bidding System to be considered for award.