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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking bids for a highway improvement project in Jasper County, specifically a Hazard Elimination & Safety (HES) contract (Control Number 0065-02-058). The project involves highway construction on US 96, spanning 6.78 miles from 0.2 miles south of FM 1005 to 0.4 miles south of CR 441. The contract requires completion within 56 working days, with bids to be received and opened on October 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Potential bidders are directed to obtain additional information or submit questions to Bryce Broussard at the TxDOT Beaumont office. The procurement process emphasizes that the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), Electronic Bidding System, and project proposal are the official sources of bidding information, which take precedence over other unofficial sources. Bidders should carefully review all documentation and adhere to the specified submission guidelines.

The contract includes a guaranty of $44,000.00 and has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.0%, indicating minimal restrictions on business participation. The estimated project cost is $2,175,291.20, with the project number identified as STP 2026(034)HES. While the DBE goal is set at 0%, contractors should still be prepared to demonstrate compliance with any potential equal opportunity requirements. The procurement appears to be open to qualified highway construction contractors with experience in similar infrastructure improvement projects. Interested parties should carefully review the full project specifications, ensuring they meet all technical and operational requirements for highway construction in the specified Jasper County region. Contractors should be prepared to provide detailed project plans, demonstrate technical capabilities, and submit comprehensive bids that meet the TxDOT's specific construction and safety standards.