State let construction contract, navarro CO, seal coat, pavement markings, mill & inlay

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract covering highway maintenance and improvement across multiple counties including Navarro, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, Dallas, and Collin. The project, identified by Control Number 0163-01-072, involves comprehensive roadway work spanning approximately 135.141 miles, including seal coat applications, pavement markings, and mill and inlay operations on various state highways such as SH 31, IH 35, FM 878, and SH 34. The contract has a specified completion timeline of 241 working days, with bids to be received and opened on October 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Interested bidders are required to utilize the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System for official project information and proposal submission. A contract guaranty of $100,000 is mandatory, and potential bidders with technical questions can contact Lane Selman at the TxDOT Austin headquarters at (682) 444-9424. The solicitation emphasizes that TxDOT webpages are informational only, with electronic systems serving as the definitive source for project details.

The contract carries no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, with a 0.0% DBE requirement, effectively opening the bidding to all qualified contractors. The estimated project cost is $19,507,649.02, funded through various F 2026 and C project numbers, indicating state transportation infrastructure improvement funding. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, and there are no apparent restrictions limiting participation beyond standard government contracting qualifications. The project encompasses extensive highway segments across multiple North Texas counties, suggesting a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in highway maintenance, specifically in seal coating, pavement marking, and mill and inlay techniques. The substantial project budget and multi-county scope indicate a significant infrastructure investment by the Texas Department of Transportation.