State let construction contract, ellis CO, seal coat, pavement markings, mill & inlay hmac

The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for seal coat, pavement markings, mill and inlay hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) work on Interstate 45 spanning 34.014 miles through Ellis and Kaufman counties (Control Number 0092-05-058, Project Number F 2B26(097)), with bids due October 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The DBE participation goal is 0.0%.

The primary project involves pavement treatment across multiple highway segments in the Ellis County region. The contract includes related work on state highways and farm roads across Ellis, Kaufman, Collin, Navarro, Denton, Rockwall, and Dallas counties, with individual project segments ranging from approximately 4.9 to 11.8 miles. The primary Ellis County project must be completed within 241 working days from notice to proceed.

The estimated project cost for the primary Ellis County segment is $18,377,217.80, with a performance guaranty requirement of $100,000. Bids will be opened on October 7, 2026 and submitted to TxDOT's 18th District Headquarters in Austin. All bidding information must be obtained from the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System; unofficial sources such as TxDOT webpages do not take precedence. Inquiries should be directed to Lane Selman at 682-444-9424 or 512-416-2498. The contract is funded through Federal Highway Administration 2B26 and 2B98 program designations.