State let construction contract, montague CO, widen road - add shoulders

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract to widen State Highway 101 in Montague County by adding shoulders to the existing roadway. The project scope covers a stretch from 0.4 miles south of US 81 to FM 1749, with a total estimated project cost of $7,950,753.78. Bidders must submit proposals by January 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with submissions accepted at either TxDOT's Gainesville office or Austin headquarters. The contract requires completion within 158 working days and mandates a bid guaranty of $100,000.00. Technical questions regarding the project can be directed to Colby Shelton at the Austin or Gainesville TxDOT locations. The Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System serve as the official sources for all bidding information, including potential addenda, and these platforms take precedence over other information sources.

The contract has no specific Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, with the SBE requirement set at 0%, which suggests that there are no restrictions on company size or type for bid submission. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in road construction, specifically road widening and shoulder addition projects. The lack of SBE requirements indicates an open competitive bidding process where firms of all sizes can compete. The project's substantial budget of $7,950,753.78 suggests a complex infrastructure improvement requiring significant engineering and construction expertise. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation in the ESBD and Electronic Bidding System to ensure full compliance with project specifications and submission requirements.