State let construction contract, wilbarger CO, bridge replacement

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a state-let construction contract for a bridge replacement project located in Wilbarger County on US 70 at FM 1763. This procurement opportunity is specifically a construction contract with a total project time of 218 working days. The project involves bridge replacement infrastructure work, with a precise project length of 0 miles. Interested bidders must submit proposals by October 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. The primary contact for questions is Callan Coltharp, who can be reached at (940) 397-2074. Bidders are required to utilize the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), Electronic Bidding System, and project proposal as the official sources of advertisement and bidding information. Potential contractors should note that these sources take precedence over any unofficial TxDOT webpages or alternative information sources.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.0%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business participation. A bid guaranty of $64,000.00 is mandatory for all bidders. The project is identified by Control Number 0043-06-097 and Project Number BR 2026(007), with a total estimated project cost of $3,208,474.10. While specific detailed qualifications are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the substantial project budget and infrastructure nature suggest that bidders should have significant experience in bridge replacement and transportation construction projects. The DBE goal implies that the procurement process encourages participation from diverse contractors, potentially offering opportunities for smaller or minority-owned businesses to compete for this state-level contract.