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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a state-let construction contract for a highway improvement project in Cherokee County, specifically targeting hazard elimination and safety enhancements on FM 855 between US 69 and US 175. The contract, identified by Control Number 1161-02-014, seeks a contractor to complete highway infrastructure improvements within a 210-working-day project timeline. Bids for this project will be received and opened on August 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with interested contractors required to submit proposals through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System. A performance guaranty of $100,000.00 is mandatory for bidders, and the total estimated project cost is $5,515,547.89. Potential bidders can obtain detailed project information through official procurement channels and may contact Paul Schneider at (903) 509-9066 or the TxDOT Austin headquarters at (512) 416-2498 for additional questions or clarifications.

The contract does not specify a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, with the SBE percentage listed as 0.0%, which suggests minimal restrictions on bidder qualifications. No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be an open competition for qualified highway construction contractors capable of executing complex infrastructure improvement projects. While no incumbent vendors were identified in the provided materials, the project emphasizes that TxDOT webpages are unofficial and informational, with the ESBD and Electronic Bidding System serving as the authoritative sources for bidding details. The substantial project budget of $5,515,547.89 indicates a significant infrastructure investment, suggesting the project requires sophisticated engineering and construction capabilities to successfully complete the highway safety and hazard elimination improvements.