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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a highway improvement project located in Willacy County, specifically on FM 490 from the Hidalgo/Willacy County Line to FM 88. This is a Hazard Elimination & Safety (HES) contract with a total project time of 210 working days. Bids will be received and opened on August 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with interested parties able to obtain additional project details by contacting Andres Espinoza at (956) 399-5102 or visiting the TxDOT office in San Benito, TX. The project involves highway infrastructure improvements with an estimated total project cost of $6,632,831.37. Potential bidders must submit their proposals through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System, which serve as the official sources for advertisement and bidding information.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 5.0%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business participation in the procurement process. A bid guaranty of $100,000.00 is required for potential contractors. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified construction firms with experience in highway infrastructure projects. The DBE goal suggests that the procurement process encourages participation from diverse business types, potentially creating opportunities for smaller or minority-owned businesses. The substantial project budget of $6,632,831.37 indicates a significant infrastructure investment that could attract regional or state-level construction contractors with appropriate capabilities in highway improvement and safety enhancement projects.