State let construction contract, mills, etc CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract involving bridge replacement projects in Mills and San Saba counties. The procurement specifically covers three bridge replacement locations: CR 508 at Draw Creek (project BR 2025(133)), CR 112 at Browns Creek (project BR 2024(751)), and CR 252 at Richland Creek (project BR 2024(744)). Bidders will be responsible for completing comprehensive bridge replacement infrastructure work, with a total project completion timeline of 220 working days. Interested contractors must submit sealed bids to TxDOT's Austin Headquarters by December 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with technical questions directed to Natnael Asfaw at (512)416-2498. The project requires bidders to provide a mandatory guaranty of $34,000.00 and demonstrates technical complexity in infrastructure rehabilitation. All official bidding documentation and potential addenda will be exclusively published through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System, which serve as the authoritative sources for bid information.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 5.0%, indicating a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the procurement process. Small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to participate and may receive preferential consideration. The total estimated contract value is $1,739,952.00, representing a substantial infrastructure investment for rural county road improvements. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, potential bidders should demonstrate expertise in bridge replacement, road construction, and infrastructure development. Contractors will need to show technical competence, financial stability, and the capability to complete complex transportation infrastructure projects within the specified 220-day timeframe. The procurement appears open to qualified construction firms with appropriate licensing, bonding capabilities, and experience in municipal and county-level infrastructure projects.