State let construction contract, falls CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract for bridge replacement projects in Falls County, Texas. The procurement involves three specific bridge replacements: FCR 157 at Copperas Creek (BR 2023(425)), FCR 293 at Sandy Creek (BR 2023(423)), and FCR 382 at Deer Creek (BR 2023(421)), with a total project length of 0.526 miles. Bidders must submit proposals to TxDOT's Austin headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, with bids to be received and opened on December 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The project requires completion within 240 working days, and technical questions should be directed to Josh Voiles in Hillsboro. Interested contractors must carefully review the contract documents and any potential addenda, which will be available through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System as the official sources of bidding information.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 6.0%, indicating a commitment to promoting participation from minority-owned and small businesses. The estimated construction cost is $3,179,901.30, with a required contract guaranty of $63,000.00. Bidders will need to demonstrate the capability to meet the project's technical requirements and DBE participation goals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, who must show technical competence, financial stability, and the ability to complete the bridge replacement projects within the specified timeframe. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the procurement documents, and the project appears to be focused on infrastructure improvement and replacement of existing county road bridges in Falls County, Texas.