State let construction contract, gonzales CO, rehabilitate existing roadway

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-level highway construction contract in Gonzales County, specifically targeting the rehabilitation of an existing roadway on State Highway 304. The project encompasses 12.858 miles, extending from the Caldwell County line to State Highway 97, with a comprehensive scope of roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction. The contract has a specified completion timeline of 330 working days, with bids to be received and opened on June 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Potential bidders are required to submit their proposals through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, with all official documentation and project details available through these platforms. Contractors interested in the project can direct technical questions to Joe Morrow IV at (361) 293-4399 or contact TxDOT headquarters in Austin. A contract guaranty of $100,000.00 is mandatory, and bidders must carefully review all project specifications and requirements detailed in the official project proposal.

The contract does not include a specific Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, with the SBE percentage listed as 0.0%, which suggests no mandatory set-aside for small or disadvantaged businesses for this particular project. The estimated project cost is $13,648,816.35, indicating a significant infrastructure investment for roadway rehabilitation. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified construction firms with experience in highway rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. The project requires technical expertise in roadway engineering, construction management, and compliance with Texas Department of Transportation standards. Interested contractors should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, technical competence, and the capability to complete a complex 12.858-mile roadway rehabilitation project within the specified 330-day timeline. The substantial project budget and specific technical requirements suggest this contract is best suited for established construction firms with significant infrastructure development experience.