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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a state-level construction contract (Control Number 0920-38-292) for a highway improvement project in Jefferson County, focusing on Dowlen Road. The project encompasses road improvements spanning 3.705 miles, divided into two segments: 2.048 miles from Delaware Street to Eastex Freeway and 1.657 miles from Highway 90 to Gladys Avenue. Classified as a Hazard Elimination & Safety (HESG) project, the contract requires completion within 40 working days. Bids will be received and opened on July 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with interested bidders required to submit proposals through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System. Potential bidders can obtain detailed project information from the official proposal documents and may direct questions to David Collins at TxDOT Austin Headquarters at (512) 416-2498, or the local Beaumont office at (409) 898-5836.

The contract includes a $12,000 guaranty and notably features a 0.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged businesses. The project is funded through the Surface Transportation Program (STP 2025(840)HESG), with a total estimated project cost of $591,184.20. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, contractors interested in bidding should be prepared to meet the technical specifications and performance requirements outlined in the project proposal. The procurement appears open to qualified construction contractors with experience in highway and road improvement projects, particularly those familiar with safety enhancement and road reconstruction work in municipal settings. Potential bidders should carefully review all technical specifications, ensure compliance with federal and state transportation infrastructure standards, and be prepared to demonstrate capability in executing complex road improvement projects within the specified timeline and budget constraints.