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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a state-let construction contract for a highway improvement project on US 183 in Mills County, classified under the Hazard Elimination & Safety (HES) program. The project spans 12.046 miles, extending from 0.70 miles south of SH 16 to 0.11 miles north of CR 330, with a contract time of 165 working days. Bids will be received and opened on June 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with potential bidders required to access project details through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System. Interested contractors can obtain additional information by contacting Natnael Asfaw at the TxDOT Austin headquarters. The project number is STP 2025(667)HES, and bidders are advised that electronic sources are the official sources of advertisement and bidding information. Contractors should note that these sources take precedence over any unofficial sources of project information.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 4.5%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority-owned businesses in the procurement process. A guaranty of $100,000.00 is required for bidding, with the estimated project cost being $5,573,791.60. The procurement appears to be open to qualified construction contractors with experience in highway improvement and hazard elimination projects. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review all electronic documentation and ensure compliance with the DBE requirements and project specifications. The contract represents a significant infrastructure improvement opportunity in Mills County, focused on enhancing highway safety and transportation infrastructure through strategic hazard elimination and safety improvements.