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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is requesting bids on hazard elimination and safety improvements for two highway projects in Bee and Refugio counties, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The primary project (Control Number 0101-01-070) addresses US 181 in Bee County between 0.22 miles and 0.9 miles south of SH 359; the secondary project (Control Number 0371-02-083) covers US 77 in Refugio County for 7.19 miles south of SH 239 to Melon Creek. Both are designated STP 2026(978)HES type work with a combined estimated project cost of $1,470,996.52 and a contract completion timeframe of 120 working days.

The DBE goal is set at 0.0%. A performance guaranty requirement of $29,000.00 applies. Bidders must submit questions to Rene Zavala Jr. at the Corpus Christi TxDOT office at (361) 364-6401 or the Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498. Bids should be mailed or delivered to the Austin address. Per TxDOT requirements, bidders must utilize information from the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the official project proposal for accurate bidding information, with these sources taking precedence over all other informal sources including TxDOT webpages.