STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, NOLAN CO, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a state-let construction contract (Control Number 0908-20-029) for a bridge replacement project in Nolan and Haskell Counties. The specific scope involves bridge replacement on County Road 314, designated as project BR 2B23(305). The contract requires comprehensive bridge construction services with a total project completion time of 149 working days. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on October 9, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. Potential bidders must submit proposals through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System, with an initial bid guaranty requirement of $25,000. The project contact is Ryan Sayles at the TxDOT Austin Headquarters, who can be reached at (432) 263-4768 for additional information. Bidders are advised that official documentation and any accompanying addenda will take precedence over unofficial information sources.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 5.0%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business participation. The total estimated project cost is $1,233,119.30, providing potential contractors with a clear understanding of the budget parameters. While specific qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the DBE goal suggests that TxDOT encourages diverse contractor participation. The bridge replacement project appears to be focused on infrastructure improvement in rural county areas, potentially requiring specialized construction expertise in bridge engineering and rural transportation infrastructure. Interested contractors should carefully review all official documentation to ensure compliance with bidding requirements, technical specifications, and the DBE participation goals. The competitive nature of the bidding process and the specific technical requirements suggest that qualified contractors with experience in bridge construction and rural infrastructure projects will be most competitive.