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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract focused on hazard elimination and safety improvements for FM 1581 in Frio County. The project involves highway infrastructure work spanning 1.52 miles, specifically from 4 miles southwest of IH 35 to 0.25 miles southwest of CR 4243. Bidders are required to complete the project within 61 working days, with bids due by 1:00 PM on February 7, 2025, and can be submitted to either TxDOT's Hondo office or Austin headquarters. The primary deliverables include roadway safety enhancements and infrastructure improvements designed to mitigate potential hazards along the specified highway segment. Interested contractors must use the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System as the official sources for all advertisement and bidding information, including potential addenda. Questions regarding the project can be directed to Frances Merecka, and bidders should carefully review all documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.5%, indicating a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the procurement process. The project is funded under the Surface Transportation Program with the specific project number STP 2025(509)HRR, and carries an estimated total project cost of $704,586.63, with a required guaranty amount of $14,000.00. Eligible bidders must demonstrate capability to meet the technical requirements, complete the project within the specified timeframe, and comply with the DBE participation guidelines. The procurement appears to be open to qualified construction firms with experience in highway infrastructure and safety improvement projects. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the project seems to be focused on new infrastructure enhancements rather than replacement or maintenance of existing systems. Potential contractors should carefully evaluate their capacity to meet the project's technical, financial, and scheduling requirements.