TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division is requesting sealed bids for airfield pavement and electrical improvements at Zapata County Airport, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the TxDOT Aviation Division office in Austin, Texas. The project carries a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal and is subject to 49 CFR Part 26, Executive Order 11246, and the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990.

The scope encompasses airfield pavement and electrical improvements. Minimum wage rates are predetermined and specified in the project specifications. Bidding documents are available for review at Parkhill, 11515 Burnet Road, Suite 875, Austin, Texas, and plan sets can be obtained free of charge through the TxDOT Plans Online website. Bidders must register on the Bidders List by emailing company information to AVNRFQ@txdot.gov and must regularly check the website for addendums or changes to bid documents.

The Engineers' Estimate of Probable Cost for the base bid is $5,526,474. Each bid must be accompanied by a 2% bid guarantee in the form of a cashier's check, money order, teller's check, or bid bond from an authorized surety company. The successful bidder will furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the full contract amount and comply with electronic submission requirements through the eGrants system for contract documents, pay requests, change orders, certified payroll, and DBE/HUB reports.

A pre-bid conference will be held September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Zapata County Airport, 246 Airport Road, Zapata, Texas. Technical questions should be directed to Bijan Jamalabad at bjamalabad@parkhill.com or 512-922-5617; general bid inquiries to Sheri Quinlan at 512-416-4500.