State let construction contract, kerr CO, install/upgrade drainage structure(s)

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-level construction contract (Control Number 0142-04-052) focused on highway infrastructure improvements in Kerr and Uvalde Counties. The project specifically involves installing and upgrading drainage structures along State Highway 27 and County Road 371, spanning approximately 0.609 miles across two separate segments. Key project deliverables include infrastructure enhancements at Irene Creek and near CR 371, with a total project completion timeline of 118 working days. Bids will be received and opened on April 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with proposal submissions to be directed to the TxDOT office in Kerrville, TX. Interested bidders can direct technical questions to Ricardo Gonzalez at (210) 615-5970, and should reference official bid sources including the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System. Potential bidders must provide a contract guaranty of $50,000 and adhere to all specifications outlined in the project proposal.

The contract features a 0.0% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged businesses. The estimated project cost is $2,515,200.53, representing a significant infrastructure investment in rural Texas transportation infrastructure. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified construction and civil engineering firms with demonstrated capabilities in drainage structure installation and highway infrastructure improvement. Bidders will likely need to demonstrate technical expertise, financial stability, and compliance with state transportation construction standards. The procurement process emphasizes the primacy of official documentation, with the project proposal taking precedence over other informational sources. Potential contractors should carefully review all technical specifications, geographic limitations, and contractual requirements before submitting their proposals to ensure full compliance with TxDOT's standards and expectations.