State let construction contract, fayette CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a state-let construction contract involving bridge replacement in Fayette County. The specific project, identified by Control Number 1262-01-016 and Project Number BR 2026(191), entails replacing a bridge on FM 1115 with a project length of 0.167 miles, extending from Peach Creek to STR# 1262-01-003. Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on December 3, 2025, and must be submitted to the 13th District Headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Lane, Room MIC3.02, in Austin, TX. Interested bidders can contact Covey Morrow IV at (361) 293-4399 or (512) 416-2498 for questions regarding the bid. The project specifications require bidders to carefully reference General Notes or Special Provisions, particularly for any working days fields marked with an asterisk.

The contract establishes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged businesses. The estimated project cost is $1,670,161.37, with a required bid guaranty of $33,000.00. Bidders should be aware that the official sources for advertisement and bidding information include the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the project proposal, which take precedence over all other information sources, including TxDOT webpages. The procurement process emphasizes adherence to official documentation and careful review of project specifications. Potential contractors should prepare comprehensive bids that demonstrate technical capability to complete the bridge replacement project within the specified parameters and budget constraints.