State let construction contract, caldwell CO, highway improvement

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract for highway improvement in Caldwell County, Texas. The project involves upgrading a 0.80-mile segment of US 183, extending from 0.12 miles north of County Road 309 to 0.92 miles north of County Road 309. The contract, identified by Control Number 0152-03-065 and Project Number C 152-3-65, requires completion within 53 working days. Bidders must submit their proposals by December 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST to the TxDOT office located at 14BASTRPCO, BASTROP TX 78602. Potential bidders can direct inquiries to Diana Schulze at the Austin headquarters, reachable at (512) 308-4468 or (512) 416-2498. The contract requires a bid guaranty of $44,000.00, and bidders must reference all addenda and information from the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), Electronic Bidding System, and project proposal.

The contract does not include a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside goal, as indicated by the 0.0% SBE goal, which means the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. The estimated project cost is $2,187,010.45, providing potential bidders with a clear understanding of the contract's financial scope. Bidders are expected to rely exclusively on the official sources of advertisement and bidding information, which take precedence over all other sources, including TxDOT webpages. The contract focuses on highway infrastructure improvements, suggesting that contractors should have expertise in road construction, civil engineering, and transportation infrastructure projects. Interested parties must carefully review the official documentation to ensure compliance with all bidding requirements and technical specifications.