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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract focused on bicycle and pedestrian improvements in Cameron County. The project, identified by control number 0921-06-370 and project number F 2025(194), involves infrastructure enhancements to Stenger Street and Business 77, extending from Fannin Street. The primary deliverables include roadway improvements and work on the Stenger Street Bridge (NBI# 210310N00810003), with a total contract time of 140 working days. Bids will be received and opened on August 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with potential bidders required to submit questions to Andres Espinoza at (956) 399-5102. Bid submissions are to be delivered directly to the Texas Department of Transportation office located in San Benito, TX. The procurement will utilize information from the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the project proposal, which are considered the official sources of advertisement and bidding information.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 5.5%, indicating a commitment to promoting participation from small and minority-owned businesses. The estimated project cost is $1,926,659.08, with a required bid guaranty of $39,000.00. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with DBE requirements and have the technical capabilities to execute complex transportation infrastructure improvements. The project appears to be open to qualified construction firms with experience in roadway and bridge infrastructure development. No specific incumbent vendors were mentioned in the documentation. Interested contractors should carefully review the project proposal and ensure they meet all technical, financial, and regulatory requirements for bidding on this transportation infrastructure enhancement project in Cameron County.