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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a State Let Construction Contract focused on highway hazard elimination and safety improvements in Nueces County. The specific project involves roadway work on FM 24, covering a 0.298-mile section located 1.5 to 1.75 miles north of SH 44. The primary objectives include implementing safety enhancements and addressing potential hazardous conditions along the highway segment. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in highway construction and safety improvement techniques, with all submissions required through the Electronic Bidding System. The project is identified under control number 1556-01-029 and project number STP 2025(329)HES, with a strict bid submission deadline of January 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Technical inquiries should be directed to Ernesto Longoria, and all potential bidders must comply with TxDOT's technical specifications. The project has a defined completion timeframe of 41 working days.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.5%, indicating a commitment to promoting diversity in contracting opportunities. The estimated project cost is $877,733.36, with a required bid guaranty of $18,000.00. Potential bidders must access all project information and potential addenda through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) platform, ensuring transparent and competitive bidding processes. The procurement appears to be open to qualified highway construction firms with demonstrated capabilities in safety improvement techniques. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement initiative aimed at enhancing highway safety through strategic construction interventions. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and the ability to meet the specific safety and construction requirements outlined in the TxDOT specifications.