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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state-let construction contract to widen State Highway 115 in Winkler and Andrews counties. The project involves adding lanes and shoulders, specifically spanning from three miles south of the Andrews County line through Winkler County to the Winkler-Andrews County line. The contract, designated with Control Number 0354-04-044 for Winkler County, requires contractors to complete the work within 429 working days. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on December 2, 2025, with bid opening occurring simultaneously. Prospective bidders should direct inquiries to Frew Bogale at the TxDOT Odessa District office or Austin headquarters. The procurement requires contractors to reference all documentation in the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), Electronic Bidding System, and official project proposal documents, with these sources taking precedence over any unofficial materials.

The contract has a 0.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for minority or disadvantaged businesses. The estimated project cost is $30,661,546.20, with a performance guaranty of $100,000 required from the successful bidder. Contractors must be prepared to meet the technical specifications outlined in the official bidding documents, which include detailed requirements for road widening and infrastructure improvements. The project appears to be a competitive procurement open to qualified construction firms with experience in highway infrastructure development. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and the contract seems to be focused on new infrastructure development rather than replacement or maintenance of existing systems.