State let construction contract, kaufman CO, resurface roadway

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking bids for a highway resurfacing construction contract in Kaufman County, Texas. The project involves resurfacing State Highway 557 over a 4.382-mile stretch, with project limits extending from US 80 to IH 20. Identified by Control Number 0495-01-082 and Project Number F 2026(074), the contract has a specified completion time of 179 working days. Bids will be received and opened on November 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with submission requirements mandating use of the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System. Potential bidders are instructed to submit proposals to the TxDOT Austin Headquarters located at 6230 E Stassney Ln, Room MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744-3147. Interested contractors can contact Nicholas Wadlington at (972) 962-7201 for additional project information or clarifications.

The contract has an estimated project cost of $13,369,858.54 and requires a contract guaranty of $100,000.00. Notably, this procurement does not have a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, which is set at 0.0%, potentially indicating fewer restrictions on bidder qualifications. The project will be awarded through a competitive bidding process, with TxDOT emphasizing that their webpages are unofficial and intended solely for informational purposes. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. Bidders should carefully review the official project proposal and adhere to all specified submission guidelines to ensure compliance with the contract requirements.