State let construction contract, gregg CO, surfacing/roadway restoration

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a highway construction and restoration project in Gregg County, specifically focusing on FM 2204. The project encompasses 4.963 miles of roadway, extending from US 259 (Kilgore Bypass) to FM 2011, with a targeted completion time of 89 working days. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive surfacing and roadway restoration, which includes all necessary infrastructure improvements and surface treatments. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System by November 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bid opening occurring simultaneously. Interested bidders are advised to carefully review all project specifications in the official documentation and can contact Kyle Dykes at (903) 738-3353 for project-related inquiries. The evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, proposed methodology, and competitive pricing, with the primary objective of achieving a high-quality highway restoration that meets TxDOT's engineering and safety standards.

The contract has an estimated project cost of $3,954,370.45, with a contract guaranty requirement of $79,000.00. Notably, this procurement features a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged businesses for this particular project. The lack of DBE goals suggests an open competitive bidding process where all qualified contractors can submit proposals regardless of business classification. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in highway construction, surface restoration, and compliance with TxDOT's stringent technical specifications. The project's scope and budget indicate a significant infrastructure improvement initiative that will require advanced engineering capabilities, specialized roadway construction equipment, and a proven track record of successful highway restoration projects in similar geographical and environmental conditions.