Road Improvement Project

Starr County, Texas is requesting bids on a road improvement project involving reconstruction of sections along Victoria Street, Hibiscus Street, Luis Martinez Lane, and Beto Guerrero Lane, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is funded under the 2025–2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TXCDBG) program and is subject to federally determined prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

The scope consists of 1,330 linear feet of HMAC with 8-inch caliche base and 6-inch subgrade along Victoria Street; 1,014 linear feet along Hibiscus Street; 1,070 linear feet along Luis Martinez Lane and Beto Guerrero Lane; 100 linear feet of concrete low water crossing; and construction and street signage. All work must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), requiring that absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.

A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount must be submitted with each bid for contracts exceeding $100,000, or alternatively, a certified check, bank draft, or U.S. Government Bonds may be submitted. Bidding documents are available for a non-refundable cost of $75.00 per set from Rio Delta Engineering, with additional shipping charges applied based on delivery method. All contractors and subcontractors must be cleared and not suspended or debarred prior to contract award.

The solicitation encourages submissions from Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Section 3 Businesses. A pre-bid conference was held on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Starr County Annex Building; bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following submission at the same location.