State let construction contract, winkler CO, widen road - add lanes and shoulders

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a state-level construction contract for a highway infrastructure project in Winkler County, specifically involving the widening of State Highway 115. The project, identified by Control Number 0354-04-041 and Project Number F 2024(538), requires expanding the roadway by adding lanes and shoulders, with project limits extending from FM 874 to 3 miles south of Andrews City Limits. The contract encompasses a total construction timeline of 442 working days, with bids to be received and opened on November 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Potential bidders must obtain project details through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), Electronic Bidding System, and project proposal, which serve as the official sources of advertisement and bidding information. Interested parties can seek additional information by contacting Frew Bogale at the TxDOT Odessa District Headquarters at (432) 498-4629 or the Austin Headquarters at (512) 416-2498.

The contract requires a $100,000 guaranty and notably features a 0.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged business participation. The estimated project cost is $35,180,375.20, representing a significant infrastructure investment for road expansion and improvement in the Winkler County region. While no incumbent vendors are specified in the documentation, the project appears to be a new construction initiative aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure. The procurement is open to qualified contractors with the capability to execute a complex highway construction project involving lane and shoulder additions. Potential bidders should carefully review the full project proposal and be prepared to meet the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the contract documentation.