State let construction contract, kenedy CO, interstate designation

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-level construction contract involving highway improvements on US 77 in Kenedy County. The project encompasses a 1.8-mile highway segment located between 11.40 and 9.6 miles north of Norias Road, with a total project duration of 491 working days. Potential bidders must submit their proposals to the TxDOT office in San Benito, Texas, with bids to be received and opened on April 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. A mandatory bid guaranty of $100,000.00 is required for participation in the bidding process. Contractors interested in the project are advised to reference the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the Electronic Bidding System, and the project proposal for the most current and official bidding information. For project-specific inquiries, contractors can contact Andres Espinoza at (956) 399-5102. The project is classified as an interstate designation construction contract with specific technical and performance requirements outlined in the project documentation.

The contract has been designated with a 0.0% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, indicating limited set-aside provisions for minority or disadvantaged business enterprises. While no specific restrictions on organizational types are explicitly mentioned, potential bidders should be qualified highway construction contractors with experience in interstate highway improvement projects. The estimated project cost is $72,543,107.10, representing a significant infrastructure investment in the Kenedy County region. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Interested contractors should carefully review all project documentation, paying close attention to technical specifications, performance requirements, and submission guidelines. The project represents a substantial opportunity for construction firms with expertise in highway infrastructure development and the capability to execute large-scale transportation improvement projects within the specified timeframe.