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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued an Expedited Solicitation for Bids (ESBD) document for Contract IW245819, seeking qualified contractors to provide roadway construction and improvement services on a specific transportation project. The solicitation requires bidders to submit detailed cost proposals with comprehensive breakdowns for all line items, demonstrate financial and technical capability to perform the work, and comply with all technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, comply with prevailing wage requirements applicable to Texas transportation projects, and meet site-specific conditions and project details provided to enable accurate assessment of project requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. The solicitation was posted on April 1, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of April 15, 2026. Prior to the solicitation closing date, interested bidders are required to submit their name, address, fax number, and email address to the designated contact person to ensure receipt of all solicitation materials and any amendments posted on the Electronic State Business Daily, as the agencies disclaim responsibility for bidders' failure to receive amendments if complete contact information has not been provided.

The solicitation does not appear to include specific set-asides beyond standard disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation goals applicable to federally-funded transportation projects. All bidders must possess a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to award and must utilize the E-Verify system for all employees performing work within Texas and subcontractors working throughout the United States. Vendors must comply with numerous state and federal certifications including suspension and debarment status verification, antitrust compliance, child support obligations, hurricane relief eligibility, and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel, energy companies, and certain foreign-owned entities involved in critical infrastructure. The contract pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process, with payment terms and conditions specified in the contract documents, and payment shall be made thirty calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods delivery, or service completion. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation and availability of funds, with TxDOT retaining the right to terminate if insufficient appropriations exist. Specific award values or budget ranges are not listed in the available solicitation materials.