LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, PANOLA CO, TREE REMOVAL

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a local maintenance contract to remove trees along US Highway 59 in Panola County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $641,988.25. The solicitation, numbered 6502-11-001_0726, was posted on June 23, 2026, and responses are due by July 15, 2026. The work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and only prequalified contractors are eligible to bid. The contract is reserved for small business enterprises and is likely awarded under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, though formal evaluation factors are not specified. Performance is expected along the designated highway corridor in Panola County, with inspection and acceptance handled by TxDOT’s Atlanta District. A bid guarantee of $13,000.00 is required, and payment will be processed through the TxDOT Atlanta District Maintenance Contract Office, located at 701 E Main, Atlanta, TX. All solicitation documents, including addenda, are accessible exclusively through the Electronic State Business Daily and Electronic Bidding System, and no formal contract clauses, special requirements, or detailed specifications are included in the provided materials. The contract does not involve packaging, marking, or military standards, reflecting its nature as a straightforward roadway maintenance service. Compliance with the official bid platform and adherence to small business eligibility are essential for successful submission.