State let construction contract, bowie CO, bicycle and pedestrian improvements

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-level construction contract focused on bicycle and pedestrian improvements in Bowie County. The project encompasses a 2.2-mile corridor extending from Robison Road to US 71 (Stateline Avenue), with a specific project control number of 0919-19-084. Bidders will be required to complete the project within 158 working days, with sealed bids to be received and opened on October 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Interested contractors must utilize the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System for official bidding information and documentation. The primary point of contact for questions is Tommy Bruce from TxDOT Austin Headquarters, who can be reached at (430) 222-6017. Prospective bidders should carefully review the project proposal and understand the technical specifications for the infrastructure improvements.

The contract does not specify a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, with the current DBE percentage set at 0.0%. The estimated project value is $4,017,593.95, with a required bid guaranty of $80,000.00. Funding for the project will be sourced through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), specifically under project number STP 2023(024)TAPS, indicating a mix of federal and state transportation funding. While no specific organizational restrictions are mentioned, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capability in highway and pedestrian infrastructure construction. The project appears to be open to qualified construction firms with experience in transportation infrastructure development. Potential bidders should have robust capabilities in road-adjacent pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects, with the financial and technical capacity to complete a multi-million dollar infrastructure enhancement within the specified timeframe.