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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting sealed bids for a state-let construction contract focused on hazard elimination and safety improvements in multiple counties within the Tyler District. Specifically, the project (Control Number 0163-03-053, Project Number F 2026(130)) involves 1.0 mile of improvements on State Highway 31 in Henderson County. The primary objectives include infrastructure enhancements and safety upgrades across various highway segments. Sealed bids are due on December 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with bidders instructed to submit proposals to TxDOT's Austin Headquarters. Potential bidders should direct any questions to Danny Henderson at the TxDOT Athens office at (903) 904-6009 or the Austin Headquarters at (512) 416-2498. The project requires a performance guaranty of $100,000.00 and has a total estimated project duration of 170 working days. Bidders are explicitly advised to rely on information from the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), Electronic Bidding System, and official project proposal as the authoritative sources for bidding information.

The contract carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged businesses. The total estimated project cost is $21,760,558.70, representing a significant infrastructure investment across multiple county jurisdictions including Henderson, Navarro, Smith, Rusk, Anderson, Wood, Van Zandt, Cherokee, and Gregg counties. The project encompasses multiple sub-projects with specific highway segments and individual control numbers, suggesting a comprehensive regional transportation improvement initiative. Bidders will need to demonstrate capabilities in highway construction, safety improvements, and infrastructure development. The comprehensive nature of the project implies that successful contractors should have extensive experience in large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, robust technical capabilities, and the capacity to manage complex multi-county construction efforts. The Electronic Bidding System and official project proposal will serve as the primary mechanisms for detailed specification review and bid submission.