TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division is soliciting sealed bids for a Statewide Juliet Airport Grouping construction project involving pavement rehabilitation at five airports: Kleburg County Airport in Kingsville, Brooks County Airport in Falfurrias, Garner Field Airport in Uvalde, Mid-Valley Airport in Weslaco, and Jim Hogg County Airport in Hebbronville. The procurement requires bidders to submit a comprehensive bid package, including a 2% bid bond or cashier's check and a completed HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan. Bids will be received until 2 PM on June 5, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for 10 AM on May 22, 2025. Bidding documents are available for free examination at H.W. Lochner, Inc. in Dallas and can be obtained through TxDOT's Plans Online website. The successful bidder will be required to use the eGrants electronic grant management system and electronically submit various contract documents. Qualifications will likely include demonstrated experience in airport pavement rehabilitation, compliance with state procurement regulations, and the ability to meet performance standards specified in the bid documents.

The solicitation emphasizes opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises and strongly encourages maximizing HUB utilization in accordance with statewide HUB goals defined in the Texas Administrative Code. Bidders must submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan as part of their proposal, which will be evaluated as part of the overall bid assessment. The awarded contractor will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount, ensuring financial protection for the project. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the multi-airport scope suggests a substantial project investment. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with appropriate construction and airport infrastructure expertise, with a particular emphasis on promoting participation from historically underutilized businesses. TxDOT will likely evaluate bids based on technical capability, proposed pricing, HUB participation, and overall compliance with project specifications and requirements.